Suspect leads officers on high speed chase through Genesee County
GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP (CBS DETROIT) - A Flint man is jailed after he allegedly led police on a chase early Thursday morning with speeds of up to 150 miles per hour.
According to Grand Blanc Police, an officer witnessed two vehicles drag racing on northbound I-475. The officer attempted to stop the vehicles and that's when one of the drivers in a Dodge Challenger fled, traveling at speeds of up to 150 miles per hour.
Air support was called in and a helicopter from Michigan State Police was able to locate the fleeing vehicle almost immediately. The vehicle continued through the streets of Flint before coming to a stop and officers were able to apprehend the suspect. He's now lodged in the Genesee County Jail.
The 23 year-old suspect is facing two counts of Felony Fleeing and Eluding. No injuries were reported.
