Sandy Springs Lockdown: Manhunt, crash following police chase in Sandy Springs, GA

Sandy Springs Incident Investigation: A man is currently evading law enforcement after a chase that spanned across counties and ended in an accident. The pursuit initiated in Whitfield County with Georgia State Patrol troopers and extended into Sandy Springs in northern Fulton County. In Sandy Springs, the suspect collided with a pole before fleeing the scene.

Authorities have not disclosed the reason for the chase, but a collaborative effort involving multiple agencies is in progress to apprehend the individual. Police state that the suspect is not believed to be armed. A section of Northside Drive, from Mount Vernon Highway to Powers Ferry Road, is temporarily closed while Georgia Power works to replace the damaged pole and lines.

Sandy Springs Police report road closures at Mount Vernon/Northside Dr and Powers Ferry due to a police chase that concluded with the suspect crashing into a pole. The pursuit originated in Whitfield County with GSP. After entering Sandy Springs, the suspect crashed and managed to avoid arrest. The suspect is still at large.

As a result of the incident, there is a temporary power outage in the area. Georgia Power indicates that 104 homes and businesses are affected. Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School on Mount Vernon Hwy NW closed early due to the power outage.