Whitfield County deputies were on scene along I-75 South near mile marker 332 following a pursuit that ended with a PIT maneuver and the suspect in custody. (Credit: Whitfield County Sheriff's Office)
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. - A multi-county chase ended on I-75 South in Whitfield County after deputies executed a successful PIT maneuver to stop the suspect on Wednesday afternoon, according to the sheriff's office.
What we know:
Deputies from the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office and other agencies responded to I-75 South after a pursuit originated in neighboring Catoosa County.
The chase ended near mile marker 332 when deputies performed a PIT maneuver to disable the vehicle around 5 p.m. Authorities confirmed the driver was taken into custody at the scene.
The incident forced emergency responders to close multiple southbound lanes while agencies processed the scene. All lanes have since reopened.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not released the identity of the driver or the initial reason for the pursuit.
It is currently unknown if any injuries were reported during the chase or crash.
The Source: Information in this report was provided by the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office.