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Georgia State Patrol car catches fire during pursuit in Atlanta

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published  August 29, 2025 11:59pm EDT
Atlanta
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Georgia State Patrol car catches fire during chase

Georgia State Patrol car catches fire during chase

A Georgia State Patrol car caught fire after a crash while it was chasing another car, according to GSP. It happened on Old Jonesboro Road Southwest on Friday afternoon.

The Brief

    • A Georgia State Patrol trooper’s car crashed and caught fire during a high-speed chase on Old Jonesboro Road Southwest.
    • The trooper struck a fence and tree while pursuing a BMW, which managed to get away.
    • The trooper was not injured, according to GSP.

ATLANTA - A Georgia State Patrol trooper escaped injury Friday after his patrol car crashed and caught fire during a high-speed chase in southwest Atlanta.

Video from SKY FOX 5 shows the aftermath on Old Jonesboro Road Southwest, where the trooper’s vehicle was left burned.

What they're saying:

According to GSP, the trooper was pursuing a BMW at a high rate of speed when he ran off the roadway, striking a fence and a tree. The patrol car then burst into flames.

The trooper was not hurt. The BMW involved in the chase got away, authorities said.

The Source

  • Information for above story provided by Georgia State Patrol. 

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