In what Athens-Clarke police called an illegal street race on Atlanta Highway turned into a police pursuit that was joined by officers in at least three other counties.
The late-night westbound pursuit began about 2:30 a.m. Sept. 20 on Atlanta Highway just west of Georgia Square, according to the report that was not released until this week.
The officer, who was monitoring traffic, reported seeing a 2023 Acura TLX and a 2024 Hyundai Venue engaged in an illegal street race.
The officer reported he pursued the vehicles, which proceeded to Dozer Drive, then onto Orkin Drive, where they accessed U.S. Highway 78 and into Oconee County. The officer reported his speed reached 110 mph, and the vehicles were still gaining distance.
The officer was told by a supervisor to end his pursuit, which he…more
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