YORK COUNTY, S.C. - Three separate departments are investigating after authorities said
two people were killed and another was injured after a dangerous high-speed chase along
Interstate 77 ended in a fiery crash in York County.
Chopper 9 Skyzoom was overhead Thursday afternoon as a stolen red Toyota Prius swerved
in and out of traffic, putting lives in danger before losing control, hitting a tree and bursting into flames.
Officials said two people in the car died and another was taken to the hospital.
Investigators said the suspects made some bad decisions that ultimately led to the pursuit with troopers.
The Prius primarily traveled on I-77 but got off at several exits.
“Officers deactivated their emergency equipment and did not pursue the vehicle,” CMPD said in a news release.
“The aviation unit followed the vehicle into South Carolina, where (state Highway Patrol) responded.”
Troopers spotted the Prius on I-77 when it crossed into South Carolina and tried to pull
it over but, again, the driver would not stop.
Chopper 9 captured the dangerous moments as the car swerved in and out of traffic on I-77 just after 4:15 p.m.
At one point, troopers tried to box the car in against a guardrail, but the driver managed to get away.
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