A Clarkesville man was arrested after he reportedly led Habersham County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a high-speed chase Friday night.
A deputy assigned to HCSO’s Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) unit observed a Nissan Maxima traveling more than 100 mph northbound on Ga. 365 near Mt. Zion Road outside Alto just after 10 p.m.
The deputy attempted to pull the vehicle over, the Nissan passed over vehicles on the right near Anderson Village and failed to stop for the deputy’s blue lights and siren, initiating the pursuit.
HCSO said the driver of the Nissan, identified as Zachary Bryan DeVincentis, 23, continued to drive recklessly, turning left onto Duncan Bridge Road (Ga. 384), where he passed vehicles on double yellow lines with speeds above 100 mph.
As the vehicle approached Pea Ridge Road on Ga. 384, the deputy was able to initiate a PIT maneuver to bring the chase to a stop. DeVincentis then jumped out of the vehicle, but was taken into custody.
DeVincentis was not injured in the chase, according to HCSO. He was charged with the following:
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Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer
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Speeding in excess of maximum limits
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Driving under the influence, reckless driving
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Three counts of too fast for conditions
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Possession of open alcohol container
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Failure to maintain lane
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Two counts of failure to signal lane change or turn
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Two counts of improper passing in a no-passing zone
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Driving within a gore or median, failure to maintain lane
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Distracted driving
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Following too closely
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Speeding in excess of maximum limits
