East Knoxville Chase Chaos: Cops Say Driver Hit Speeds 50 Over Limit

A Saturday afternoon traffic stop in east Knoxville turned into a rolling spectacle, as a Knoxville man allegedly fled from multiple agencies and led officers on a high-speed chase that finally ended on East Governor John Sevier Highway at French Road. The pursuit clogged traffic but wrapped up without any reported injuries, according to authorities.

Traffic Stop That Lit The Fuse

Officers first tried to pull the vehicle over for an improper U-turn and illegal window tint, according to WBIR. When the driver did not stop, deputies with the sheriff’s office and other local agencies jumped in and followed the vehicle deeper into East Knoxville.

Wrong-Way Driving, PIT Maneuver And Arrest

Arrest records identify the driver as James…..

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