By Zach Bowman
Filed under: Etc., Government/Legal, Videos, Police/Emergency
A young girl led police on a lengthy low-speed chase through South Carolina and into Charlotte, North Carolina Monday night. Police say the 12-year-old girl fought with her father earlier in the evening and slipped from their South Carolina home after he fell asleep. From there, the pre-teen stole a pickup truck from the local VFW parking lot with the intent of driving to a relative’s house in Fort Mill. Officers originally spotted the girl thinking she was a drunk driver and a chase ensued. The girl reached speeds of up to 70 mph and roamed Interstate 85 and 77 until police finally boxed her in and brought the scene to a stop.
No charges have been filed as of yet, though some reports indicate the girl was taken to a local hospital with a broken finger. It’s unclear where that injury originates from. You can watch a local news report on the incident below for more information.
Continue reading Watch a 12-year-old girl lead police on car chase in the Carolinas
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