The Brief
- Georgia State Patrol says a police chase involving a stolen pickup truck in Gainesville led to a crash that killed 50-year-old Agustin Rivera.
- Troopers attempted multiple PIT maneuvers before the suspect rear-ended Rivera’s vehicle, forcing it off the road and into trees.
- The suspect, 35-year-old Daniel Thomas Davis of Jefferson, was arrested after fleeing on foot and faces charges including murder, DUI, and motor vehicle theft.
HALL COUNTY, Ga. – A Gainesville man was killed Wednesday evening during a police chase in Hall County involving a stolen pickup truck, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
What we know:
Troopers say they spotted a blue Chevrolet Silverado around 5:49 p.m. on Shallowford Road that matched the description of a vehicle, reportedly stolen from Hardy Chevrolet in Gainesville. When they tried to pull the driver over, he sped away, leading officers on a pursuit.…