Crime & Safety
2 Die In Atlanta Police Chase: Reports
Suspects led the Georgia State Patrol on a chase through three interstates Friday.
ATLANTA, GA — Two people died Friday after being ejected from a car during a police chase, according to media outlets.
11Alive reported Georgia State Patrol attempted to stop a Jeep for speeding on Interstate 85 near Cleveland Avenue when the police chase started.
Fox 5 Atlanta reported the police chase went into the Downtown Connector, ending up in the southbound lanes of Interstate 75/85 near Edgewood Avenue.
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11Alive reported a passenger left the car while it was still moving near Edgewood.
The police chase continued from I-75 to Interstate 20, where troopers pitted the car, both outlets reported. Then, two people were ejected from the car, reports said.
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11Alive reported a weapon was recovered at the scene.
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