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GSP-Trooper Hospital after high-speed hunting ends when crashing in the stream

A Georgia State Patrol Trooper was admitted to the hospital in stable state after his patrol vehicle was partially dipped on Wednesday evening during a high -speed tracking in Ware County, the authorities said.

What we know:

The incident began on May 7 at 7.44 p.m. when a soldier supported the Waycross police with a traffic stop at Washington Avenue near Brunell Street. The suspect, who drove a black Chevrolet Taoe, fled out of the scene and asked the officers and the soldiers to initiate a persecution.

According to officials, the soldier became the main unit in the chase for several miles before trying a pit maneuver on the Swamp Road near the Gilmore Drive. After the maneuver had carried out the maneuver, the soldier's patrol car turned onto the shoulder, tipped over into a stream and landed upside down. The suspect's vehicle straightened upright on the undertaking patrol car.

The soldier lost consciousness because it was immersed in water, but was pulled out of the vehicle by two hiking officers who carried out life -saving measures at the scene. He was flown to the Memorial Hospital in Savannah, where he recovered.

The suspect tried to flee on foot, but was arrested at the scene.

What we don't know:

The name and fees of the driver were not published.

What's next:

The specialized collision reconstruction team of the Georgia State Patrol examines the incident.

The source: The Georgia State Patrol provided the details for this article.

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