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Snellville 120 MPH police chase ends in five-car crash, DUI arrest
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Matt Johnson , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident occurred at the intersection of Hewatt Road and Stone Mountain Highway. A police chase in Snellville reached speeds of 120 mph before ending in a crash.
A police chase in Snellville reached speeds of 120 mph before ending in a crash. The incident occurred at the intersection of Hewatt Road and Stone Mountain Highway. A gray Jaguar was involved in the crash, which also affected several unrelated drivers.
A witness, who was driving a Durango, reported that the Jaguar slammed into another car, causing a chain reaction. The witness described the scene as mayhem. The driver of the Jaguar has been identified by Snellville police.
Further details about the incident, including the outcome of the crash and any charges filed, are available from local news sources.
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Category: safety Published: August 17, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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