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Video shows driver running into police cruisers in stolen truck trying to escape arrest

Calvin Bailey As they attempted to question the driver of the truck, identified as Calvin Bailey, officers said Bailey threw the truck in reverse, hit a patrol cruiser, then tried driving between a set of gas pumps to get away, hitting another car. (PHOTO: The Atlanta Police Department)

ATLANTA — New video released from the Atlanta Police Department shows the moments when a man tried to flee from police after investigators spotted a reported stolen truck at a BP gas station in the Mechanicsville neighborhood.

Police said officers spotted the stolen truck Nov. 18 and pulled into the gas station to investigate.

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As they attempted to question the driver of the truck, identified as Calvin Bailey, officers said Bailey threw the truck in reverse, hit a patrol cruiser, then tried driving between a set of gas pumps to get away, hitting another car.

Officers were able to stop Bailey and removed him from the truck.

He has been charged with theft by receiving, fleeing and eluding, hit and run, and various other traffic violations.

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