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High-speed chase ends in east Columbus; driver detained
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Key takeaways
- High-speed chase began in Russell County around midnight Sunday, October 12, 2025.
- Driver crashed Hyundai Tucson in wooded area near Mays Avenue; male detained by law enforcement.
A high speed chase which began across the river ended in east Columbus.
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CNAW2News first received reports of the high-speed chase, which started in Russell County, around midnight on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
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Shortly thereafter, the chase ended when the driver crashed the Hyundia Tucson in a wooded area near Mays Avenue and Maplewood Drive in east Columbus.
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Our CNAW2News photographer spotted one male subject in handcuffs surrounded by law enforcement from both sides of the river.
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The Hyundai Tucson was towed off from the scene. The scene was eventually cleared around 12:47 A.M.
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