In Johnston County, a high-speed chase ended abruptly when a deputy collided with a bystander’s pickup truck at the intersection of Brightleaf Boulevard and Ava Gardner Avenue. The crash enabled the suspect, who was being pursued for undisclosed reasons, to escape. Images from the scene show the deputy’s vehicle extensively damaged. The incident, which occurred just south of Selma, is now under investigation by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. So far, no injuries have been reported, but further details are awaited as authorities continue to look into the circumstances surrounding the crash and the initial chase.
