NEW JERSEY - The driver of a reported stolen vehicle nosedived through a fence and plunged down a 21-foot drop onto a house in an effort to evade officers in New Jersey, according to police.

North Caldwell police responded Sunday near 12:30 a.m. to the area of 52 Hilltop Drive for a picture of a stolen vehicle.

After police arrived, they said the vehicle fled on Hilltop Drive, striking two parked vehicles. 

Police say the driver then lost rule of the vehicle and drove it over an embankment, falling over 21 feet, and landing into a house and onto novel vehicle. 

The driver managed to free himself and ran on foot afore being apprehended. A female passenger was also located near the vehicle.

Both were caused to trauma centers for medical evaluation, treated and released into police custody.

No bystanders or home residents were injured.

Multiple police responsibilities assisted in the incident.