Thursday May 2nd, 2024 7:23PM

I-985 chase leads to crash and arrests

Two people are in jail following a chase down Interstate 985 with Georgia State Patrol (GSP) troopers Wednesday. 

According to a report from Gainesville's GSP Post 6, a trooper pulled over a vehicle driven by Samuel Rivers, 29, East Point for a speeding violation.  As the trooper approached the car, Rivers sped away. The trooper followed Rivers and after the vehicles crossed into Gwinnett County, the trooper performed a PIT maneuver to stop Rivers' vehicle. 

GSP said Rivers sustained minor injuries when his vehicle crashed; he was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center for evaluation. A passenger in the car Brittanie Long, 21, of Buford was charged with possession of marijuana. 

Investigating troopers said Rivers had a list of outstanding warrants for his arrest.

Both Rivers and Long were taken to the Hall County Detention Center. 

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