A driver who fled a Cobb County traffic stop Thursday night led police on a chase along Interstate 75 before crashing at an Atlanta intersection near Georgia Tech and running from the scene, authorities said.
The pursuit began in Cobb County, northwest of Atlanta, when the driver refused to remain stopped for officers. The vehicle then headed south on I-75, drawing a police chase that carried into the city before ending in a crash at an Atlanta intersection.
After the collision, the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot, according to authorities. It was not immediately clear whether anyone else was in the car at the time of the crash or whether anyone was injured.
The crash site near Georgia Tech put the end of the pursuit in one of Atlanta's busiest corridors, where the interstate meets surface streets leading into Midtown and the university campus. The area is heavily traveled by students, commuters and local traffic, and a police chase ending there can quickly affect surrounding roads.
Authorities have not released the driver's identity or described what prompted the initial traffic stop in Cobb County. They also have not said what charges the driver could face or whether the vehicle was reported stolen. The search for the driver continued after the crash, and no arrest had been confirmed.
The episode reflects a recurring concern for metro Atlanta law enforcement: pursuits that begin as routine traffic stops can escalate into high-speed chases across county lines and end in crashes in dense urban areas. Cobb County and Atlanta police operate in separate jurisdictions, and chases that cross those boundaries require coordination between agencies.
Officials have not provided a detailed timeline of the pursuit or said how fast the vehicle was traveling. They also have not confirmed whether the crash involved other vehicles or property damage at the intersection.
Anyone with information about the driver or the crash is encouraged to contact local authorities. The investigation remains active, and additional details are expected as officials review the pursuit and the circumstances of the crash.