Knightdale, NC – A high-speed chase through eastern Wake County ended Wednesday afternoon with a suspect in critical condition after he crashed his SUV and inflicted injuries on himself, authorities said.
Chase Details
The pursuit began on Spectrum Drive in Knightdale when deputies from the Wake County Sheriff’s Office attempted to pull over a white Honda CR-V that resembled a vehicle linked to a Raleigh bank robbery earlier this week.
Around 1:30 p.m., Sky 5 captured the chase on Interstate 87, showing the driver weaving through traffic, driving on the shoulder, and traveling at speeds exceeding 100 mph. The chase later continued onto Highway 64 Business through Knightdale, creating dangerous conditions for nearby motorists.
The SUV eventually collided with a gold sedan turning onto Knightdale Boulevard at Hinton Oaks Boulevard. After the initial crash, the suspect lost control, spinning into oncoming traffic before coming to a stop in the eastbound lanes.
Suspect Enters Business
The driver, later identified as Anthony Mingo, exited the vehicle near the Widewaters Commons shopping center and ran into 101 Kitchen. Deputies and police officers quickly surrounded the restaurant…