Man driving stolen car killed in pursuit after deputies perform PIT maneuver, GSP says

BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. — A man is dead after officials say he was involved in a car chase.

Georgia State Patrol officials said on Tuesday at 9:21 p.m., troopers received a request for assistance from the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office about a chase involving a stolen Ford F-250.

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Before troopers became involved, a deputy performed a PIT maneuver on GA 3 north of Pleasant Valley Road.

After being hit by the patrol car, the Ford F-250 left the west side of the roadway, overturned and ejected the driver from the vehicle, GSP officials said.

Authorities confirmed that the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The identity of the driver has not been released.

The GSP Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team continues to investigate the crash and complete the report.

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