The M1 was closed in both directions between J33 and J34 after a man being chased by police ran onto the motorway in an attempt to escape
Police said that at 12.52pm on Sunday (November 26), officers were alerted to a grey Volkswagen Golf which was reported as stolen and believed to have been travelling on false plates in the Waverley area of Rotherham.
The vehicle failed to stop for officers and a pursuit commenced.
The stolen car collided with vehicle and a set of traffic lights on Shepcote Lane, Tinsley, and both the driver and passenger fled the vehicle.
The two men were pursued by traffic officers, with one of the men running onto the M1, near to junction 34.which led to the M1 being closed for a short time.
One man, aged 19, was detained by officers on suspicion of failing to stop, dangerous driving, theft of a motor vehicle and burglary. He has been bailed as enquiries continue.
The second man remains outstanding.
Anyone with information about the incident should call 101 and quote incident number 410 of November 26.
