Fleeing motorist leads deputies on chase through four counties

WHITE COUNTY, Ga. –On Monday, Sept. 30 at approximately 10 p.m., a White County Deputy Sheriff attempted to stop a Buick Century for a traffic violation on SR 384. The driver failed to yield and initiated a pursuit.

White County pursued the vehicle into Habersham County, where a Habersham County Deputy Sheriff attempted a PIT maneuver on Mud Creek Road. The attempt was unsuccessful and the pursuit continued into Hall County on SR 365.

Hall County dispatch requested a Trooper to assist.  The Georgia State Patrol responded to the area of the pursuit on SR 52.  After catching up with the pursuing deputies and taking the lead, the Trooper conducted a successful PIT maneuver approximately two miles inside of Lumpkin County on SR 52.

The suspect vehicle was forced from the roadway and crashed into a small ditch and cornfield.  The driver fled the scene on foot.

Habersham County Sheriff K-9 and Department of Corrections bloodhound attempted a track. GSP Aviation provided assistance with FLIR.  The suspect was not located, but leads have been developed.  White County Sheriff’s Office continues to attempt to identify the driver.  The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the manhunt also.

No injuries were reported and there was only minor damage to the vehicles involved.

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