According to the Georgia State Patrol reports to the Ledger-Enquirer, a vehicle chase that took place on Sunday evening in Columbus and involved the Georgia State Patrol and an SUV came to an end when the car that was being pursued collided with two other vehicles.
In an email sent by the GSP, it was said that a state trooper pulled over a GMC Yukon on Manchester Motorway near Armour Road because the taillight on the vehicle was not functioning properly.
According to the GSP, the Yukon originally came to a stop but then departed the area, which led to the beginning of the pursuit.
According to GSP, the driver of the Yukon failed to stop at the red light at the intersection of Manchester Motorway and State Route 1. The car was struck by another vehicle after entering the intersection. The accident occurred just after the driver entered the intersection.
It was reported by the GSP that the Yukon continued over the roadway and collided with a vehicle that was parked in a parking lot.
According to GSP, the driver of the vehicle that was struck in the junction was transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries that were not disclosed.
According to the Georgia State Police, during the search of the vehicle, they discovered items that were associated with drugs, including suspected cocaine, suspected crack cocaine, suspected ecstasy tablets, a weapon, and suspected pieces of marijuana.
According to the GSP, the driver of the Yukon displayed indicators of potential impairment.
