DeKalb chase ends in tragedy: Woman dead, teen critical

The Brief

  • A woman died and a teenager is in critical condition after a stolen car fleeing DeKalb County police jumped the curb and hit them Thursday.
  • The driver of the stolen vehicle lost control during a high-speed chase near the intersection of Covington Highway and Panola Road.
  • Police have not yet released the names of the victims or the specific charges the driver and passenger will face.

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. A woman was killed and a teenager was seriously injured Thursday afternoon when a stolen vehicle fleeing from DeKalb County police crashed into them on Covington Highway.

What we know:

According to the DeKalb County Police Department, officers were patrolling the area of Covington Highway and Panola Road around 3:30 p.m. Thursday looking for a stolen vehicle.

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