A Lawrence police officer suffered injuries while chasing a man who ditched his car and fled from police on foot.

The officer was transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital about 1:45 a.m. Saturday for a hand injury, Sgt. Ted Bordman said.

“We’re going to have it X-rayed,” Bordman said. “He’s got some road rash from a fall that he took. The left side of his body is pretty scratched up.”

Police caught and arrested the suspect in the 900 block of Louisiana. Bordman said the man was also taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital for a possible ankle injury.

Officers originally tried to stop the suspect for erratic driving. The man then sped westbound on 10th Street toward Louisiana Street. When he reached Louisiana, he ditched his car and fled on foot.

Bordman said police were still investigating why exactly the suspect ran from police. He was arrested on charges of obstruction, driving while intoxicated, criminal damage to property, possession of drug paraphernalia and attempting to elude. Bond was set at $2,750.