High-speed chase ends with crash near Hathaway High School
Published 2:03 am Tuesday, March 12, 2024
- Charges are pending against the driver and passenger of a stolen Dodge Charger that crashed into two parked vehicles Saturday near Hathaway High School following a police chase. (Special to the American Press)
Special to the American Press
Charges are pending against a driver and passenger after a high speed chase ended Saturday with the stolen car wrecking in Hathaway.
Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Chris Ivey said Monday the stolen Dodge Charger was spotted westbound on Interstate 10 after the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office advised deputies to be on the lookout for the stolen vehicle.
Deputies observed the vehicle traveling at a high speed on the interstate and began pursuit, Ivey said.
Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle at which time the vehicle fled, he said.
After evading deputies for several miles, the vehicle was successfully spiked on La 102 near the intersection of La. 26. The vehicle continued traveling westbound on La 102 crossing La 26 airborne over the roadway before crashing into two parked vehicles near Hathaway High School, Ivey said.
Both occupants were transported to the hospital and remain in the hospital on Monday. Charges are pending their release.
Louisiana State Police assisted in the crash investigation.
