Police pursuit culminates in Highway 17 accident in Richmond Hill. Eyewitnesses recount chaotic scene
Tuesday afternoon update: The driver involved in the police chase and crash has been identified as 60-year-old Michaela Henderson. She is facing multiple charges including felonies such as aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, fleeing from the police, and damage to government property, as well as misdemeanors like hit-and-run and driving under the influence of drugs. The incident unfolded when the Georgia State Patrol responded to a request for assistance from Richmond Hill Police Department during a chase on Georgia Highway 144 near Georgia Highway 25 in Bryan County. Law enforcement officers strategically stopped the suspect's vehicle to prevent her from fleeing, leading to a physical altercation during the arrest. The identity of the suspect was revealed after a struggle with officers and troopers. Georgia Highway 25 northbound was closed for two hours as a consequence. Eyewitnesses described the chaotic scene as officers apprehended the suspect, with one individual praising the authorities for their response while acknowledging the intense nature of the situation. Additional details are pending regarding the driver's motives and any possible injuries resulting from the crash.
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