Car Slams Into Downtown Atlanta Building During Georgia State Patrol Pursuit
ATLANTA, Ga. — A Georgia State Patrol chase through Downtown Atlanta ended in chaos overnight when a car barreled into a building, narrowly missing people nearby.
Car Plows Into Avis Storefront
Witnesses said the suspect vehicle lost control while trying to make a sharp turn and instead crashed directly into the Avis Car Rental at Courtland Street and Ella Street, leaving the storefront heavily damaged.
Skid marks could be seen leading straight into the building Friday morning as Atlanta police, Capitol Police, and state troopers investigated the scene.
Close Call for Bystanders
Several people staying at a nearby homeless encampment said the vehicle missed them by only a few feet, underscoring how dangerous the pursuit became in the downtown area.
Investigation Ongoing
As of Friday, officials had not confirmed whether anyone was injured or why the pursuit began. Georgia State Patrol has not released further details on the driver or potential charges.
The crash left the downtown corridor shaken, with residents calling for more answers about how the chase unfolded.
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