LIBERTY COUNTY, Ga. — A pursuit that began in McIntosh County early Sunday, November 15, reached speeds approaching 140 mph before a Georgia State Patrol trooper struck the fleeing vehicle, sending it off Interstate 95 and bringing the chase to an end.
The pursuit began around 12:15 a.m. when a McIntosh County deputy attempted to stop a speeding Dodge Charger on Highway 17 near the Liberty County line.
The driver refused to pull over and accelerated north toward Riceboro, exceeding 100 mph as the deputy gave chase. During the pursuit along Highway 17, the driver turned off the Charger’s lights and reached speeds of approximately 120 mph.
After reaching the Highway 17 interchange with I-95 in Liberty County, the driver entered the interstate northbound. Georgia State Patrol joined the pursuit as the Charger continued accelerating.
The driver again switched off the vehicle’s lights, reaching nearly 140 mph while traveling along the interstate in darkness.
Liberty County sheriff’s deputies joined the pursuit as it passed Exit 76 in Midway.
The chase continued north to approximately mile marker 82, where a Georgia State Patrol trooper struck the Charger with a patrol vehicle. The Charger left the roadway, bringing the pursuit to a halt. Bryan County sheriff’s deputies were also arriving in the area as the chase ended.
The male driver was taken into custody.
Despite the extreme speeds and the vehicle leaving the interstate, no injuries or deaths were reported.
The driver’s identity and any charges were not immediately available.
Yolonda Harris
News Now Georgia
