CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. — A police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle ended in a rollover crash near Southwest Middle School on Wednesday, closing part of GA-25 for nearly two hours.
Authorities said the pursuit unfolded near GA-25 and GA-516. During the chase, the driver entered the Southwest Middle School entrance, struck an unmarked police vehicle and fled back onto GA-25.
An officer then used a precision immobilization technique, commonly known as a PIT maneuver, causing the stolen vehicle to overturn in a ditch.
The suspect sustained minor injuries. No officers were injured.
Southbound GA-25 was closed for nearly two hours while authorities handled the crash and investigation. The roadway reopened at 6:42 p.m. Wednesday.
Yolonda Harris
News Now Georgia
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