One person dead after being struck by vehicle during police chase in Georgia

GEORGIA — A bystander was killed Monday afternoon after a pursuit crash in Fulton County, according to the Georgia State Patrol.

State troopers said the incident began around 2:40 p.m. when a trooper attempted to stop a Hyundai Elantra traveling west on Interstate 20 for speeding. Authorities said the driver was traveling 90 mph in a 55 mph zone.

Investigators said the driver initially slowed down before speeding away, crossing multiple lanes of traffic, exiting at Boulevard East and merging back onto the interstate, nearly causing a crash…

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