DUNN — A high-speed pursuit spanning two counties ended early Friday morning when a stolen vehicle crashed near the I-95/I-40 interchange in Johnston County. At least two individuals were taken into custody following the chase, which began in Harnett County.
The incident started around 2:10 a.m., when Dunn Police attempted to stop the driver of a stolen car on E. Cumberland Street (US Highway 421). The suspect refused to stop, initiating a chase that reached speeds of approximately 100 miles per hour while traveling northbound on Interstate 95.
As the pursuit crossed into Johnston County, a North Carolina State Trooper joined the effort near the county line. Authorities reported that the fleeing vehicle suffered a blown rear tire during the chase, forcing the driver to slow to about 50 miles per hour.
While attempting to exit from I-95 onto Interstate 40, the driver lost control of the vehicle, which careened into a nearby tree line.
Several occupants jumped from the car and attempted to flee on foot. At least two suspects were apprehended at the scene…