Atlanta

Man flips car with 3 kids inside into woods near I-20 after chase, GSP says

ATLANTA — A chase with Georgia State Patrol on Sunday evening ended with a man flipping his car off of I-20 and into the woods, troopers say.

Troopers say they tried stopping a Chevrolet Camaro that was speeding down Moreland Avenue just before 6:15 p.m. on Sunday.

They say that instead of pulling over, the driver continued to speed away, starting a chase.

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After speeding down several city streets, the driver made his way onto I-20 eastbound.

Eventually, the driver lost control of his car and hit several other cars before leaving the road and flipping over into the woods.

The driver was trapped in the car after the crash, but crews were able to free him. His condition is unknown.

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Three children were also in the car. They were taken to the hospital, but GSP did not comment on their conditions.

Investigators have not released the suspect’s identity or what charges he will face.

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