Watch Fleeing Driver Yanked from Car after Swerving at Tenn. Deputy
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A driver fleeing authorities allegedly swerved toward a Trousdale County sheriff's deputy who was trying to deploy a spike strip.
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The chase ended when another deputy used a PIT maneuver to stop the fleeing vehicle, and the driver was pulled from the car.
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The suspect was arrested and booked on multiple charges, including assault on a law enforcement officer and evading arrest.
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A man is facing multiple charges after allegedly attempting to strike a Tennessee deputy with his vehicle during a multi-county pursuit.
The incident happened Wednesday afternoon when the Smith County Sheriff’s Office began pursuing a black Mustang with Kentucky license plates, WSMV-TV reports. Trousdale County sheriff's deputies responded to the chase and set up along the highway to intercept the vehicle.
In dashboard camera footage released by the agency, the driver is seen speeding and swerving toward a deputy trying to deploy a spike strip. The deputy wasn't struck, and the driver continued fleeing.
The chase ended a shortly after that when a deputy used a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle. Deputies then pulled the driver from the car and took him into custody.
The suspect was arrested, and he faces multiple charges, including assault against a law enforcement officer, reckless driving and driving without registration or insurance. The driver also faces charges in Smith County.
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