JUST IN: Driver on run after trying to run over cop, downing power line in South Fulton
A suspect is on the run after allegedly trying to run over an officer before leading police on a chase in South Fulton on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
The chase ended at Guilford Lane and Flat Shoals Road, South Fulton police Lt. Derrick Rogers said.
This is a photo of the car police were chasing that knocked down a power line, leaving more than a 1000 customers without power. Including a local Walmart. More details coming up at 4. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/idugZ5Drzb
— Tom Jones (@TomJonesWSBTV) December 4, 2018
The driver was stopped for an “investigatory reason” before trying to hit the officer, Rogers said.
The suspect knocked over a power pole at the intersection before running away, Channel 2 Action News reported. More than 1,000 people are without power as a result, according to Georgia Power.
Breaking news: a police chase ended when a driver crashed into this utility pole, knocking out power to the surrounding area. Including a local Walmart. I’m working on more details for Channel 2 Action News at 4 @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/GaGtx10opH
— Tom Jones (@TomJonesWSBTV) December 4, 2018
No one was injured in the chase. An investigation is ongoing.
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