Gwinnett County police chase following armed robbery ends with crash
Car involved in crash on I-85 near Sugarloaf Parkway
SkyFOX 5 captured images showing a wrecker loading a car that appeared to have been involved in a crash, with multiple police vehicles surrounding the vehicle. Breaking news.
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - A police chase in Gwinnett County ended in a crash and two arrests Monday morning, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
What we know:
Around 10:54 a.m., Suwanee police requested assistance from state troopers after spotting a stolen Mercedes S550 going south on Interstate 85 near Sugarloaf Parkway, according to GSP. Officials said the car had been reported stolen in Hall County, and the two people inside had just committed an armed robbery.
Before troopers arrived, they said Suwanee police performed a PIT maneuver on the car near Sugarloaf Parkway. The Mercedes spun, hit a guardrail, then re-entered the interstate before hitting a concrete barrier, according to troopers.
Both the driver and passenger got out of the car and tried to run, but were caught a short time later, according to GSP. Troopers said they had minor injuries.
What's next:
The Georgia State Patrol investigated the crash, and the car was released back to Hall County authorities, troopers said. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office took custody of the two suspects, and charges are pending.