Driver flees traffic stop, crashes into multiple vehicles: GSP
Georgia State Patrol has confirmed new details in a Sunday evening crash along busy Manchester Expressway.
Authorities confirmed a state trooper conducted a traffic stop on a GMC Yukon on June 22, 2025, at 9:14 P.M. for a defective taillight near the intersection of Manchester Expressway near Armour Road. The vehicle initially stopped but fled the scene, and a pursuit was initiated.
The pursuit continued until it reached the intersection of Manchester Expressway and Veterans Parkway, when the driver failed to stop at the red light, entered the intersection, and was struck by a vehicle. The Yukon continued across the roadway and struck an occupied parked vehicle in a parking lot.
During the search of the vehicle, there were drug-related objects, suspected cocaine, suspected crack cocaine, suspected ecstasy pills, a firearm, and suspected marijuana. The driver showed signs of impairment.
The driver of the vehicle that was struck in the intersection was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries.
The GSP Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team (SCRT) is also conducting an investigation.
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