Man captured after Meriwether County chase ends in Pike County crash
A man is in jail after authorities said he led deputies from multiple counties on a car chase and then took off running.
Michael Chase Moore, 22, was found hiding in a draining ditch after a multi-agency search for him, the Pike County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
The incident started as a chase in Meriwether County Wednesday night, but soon crossed the county line into Pike, the sheriff’s office said. Pike deputies joined in the pursuit in the area of River Road, officials said.
“Due to the recklessness of the driver, and his disregard for the safety of citizens, several PIT maneuvers were attempted on the vehicle,” the sheriff’s office said.
Update- Moore was found hiding in a drainage ditch late last night and is currently in jail. Pike County deputies...
Posted by Pike County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, June 18, 2020
At some point, Moore drove into the yard of a home on Strickland Road and crashed into a fence, officials said. He then got out of the car and ran away.
Deputies from Spalding and Fayette counties worked with Pike investigators to locate Moore. His charges are not clear.
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