Police chase ended when driver crashed into police SUV on Highway 421 in Harnett County, North Carolina

Modified Date: 
Fri, 06/09/2023 - 1:45pm
Accident Date: 
Thursday, March 16, 2023

Troopers find handgun, machete in car that led them on chase, crashed in Harnett County

The chase on Thursday ended in Harnett County when the driver crashed into a law enforcement SUV on U.S. Highway 421. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said authorities used a precision immobilization technique (PIT) maneuver on the highway to box the vehicle in, which ended the chase.

Officer Hospitalized Following Two County Pursuit

One officer was hospitalized and several patrol cars were damaged during a high speed pursuit this morning (Thursday) through Johnston and Harnett counties.

Type: Car Accident
Roadway: 
Highway 421