Dothan, Ala.(WDNews) — A high-speed chase on New Year’s Eve ended in a dramatic crash, knocking out power to parts of Dothan and sending emergency responders into action.
Columbia Police first alerted Houston County 911 Tuesday evening to a black Dodge Charger speeding westbound on Highway 52. The vehicle, reportedly traveling at 138 mph, was intercepted by Kinsey Police as it entered Webb. Gordon Police Chief Keith Gray also clocked the Charger at speeds of 140 mph during the pursuit.
The chase ended at 5:59 p.m. when the Charger crashed at North Beverlye Road and Columbia Highway. The collision downed a power pole and live wires, prompting an urgent response from Dothan Fire, Pilcher Ambulance, and Dothan Utilities. Moments after the crash, the Charger caught fire, but all occupants escaped before the vehicle became fully engulfed in flames.
Law enforcement detained several individuals at gunpoint, with initial reports suggesting one person fled on foot. However, authorities later determined that the driver had not run and eventually admitted to being behind the wheel.
The crash caused a power outage in the North Beverlye Road area, setting off fire alarms at a nearby commercial building on Kelly Road. Despite the chaotic scene, no life-threatening injuries were reported.
The incident is under investigation as authorities work to piece together the events leading to the chase and crash.
