by - The Georgia State Police pursued a Mazda 3 for 20 miles before employing a PIT maneuver.
- During the high-speed chase, the car reached speeds over 100 miles per hour, narrowly avoiding accidents in the final moments.
- The police chase concluded in a collision with a Chevrolet Malibu and a Toyota Camry.
The latest police chase in Georgia serves as yet another reminder of how far officers are willing to go when a suspect refuses to stop. Over a tense 20 miles, the Mazda driver, avoiding capture, skillfully maneuvered through traffic and pushed the car to its limits. However, as traffic thickened, the odds were no longer in his favor.
All of this happened on dashcam footage, and its conclusion sparked renewed discussion about the tactics of the Georgia State Police in chase situations.
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According to the video description, it all started before the recording began. Instead of stopping, the driver fled, initiating the chase. The suspect runs red lights, sometimes drives in the wrong lane to avoid police. However, this did not stop the Georgia State Police.
Taking a Hairpin at 100 Miles per Hour
Instead, they kept closing in, avoiding crashes each time. As described, at moments the car reached speeds over 100 miles per hour (160 km/h). However, every time it seemed like an officer could crash into the Mazda, traffic would appear, making it impossible.
At one point, they stopped at a construction site, but the cars managed to pull away, and the chase continued. Only when speed decreased and traffic became dense did officers decide to execute a PIT maneuver. After this, they caused a crash, colliding with a Chevrolet Malibu. Then the officer’s rear bumper struck a Toyota Camry. At least, they managed to apprehend the suspect. Now the driver is likely facing charges of marijuana possession and evading the police.
Collateral Damage: Who Will Compensate?
Did the police act recklessly in this incident? Well, the suspect evidently got into an accident because of the officer’s actions during the PIT maneuver, and the police crossover also collided with the Camry. However, there is no guarantee that the police will compensate for the damage or loss of value to both the Toyota and Chevy. Reportedly, car owners must prove that officers acted with “reckless disregard” during the use of the PIT maneuver to obligate the department financially.
