Sheriff Matheny: Man Arrested Following Multi-County High-Speed Chase with Speeds Topping 100 MPH
By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on May 18, 2022 via Connect-Bridgeport.com
WDTV is reporting that police have a man in custody following a high-speed pursuit on Route 50 that started in Parkersburg.
He was traveling on Rt. 50 at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour before being apprehended near West Pike Street, according to the Harrison County 911 Center.
According to Harrison County Sheriff Robert Matheny, the pursuit began in Parkersburg and much of it took place in oncoming traffic.
Authorities also said he was trying to strike officers.
There was minor damage done to one vehicle, but Matheny estimates 50-60 people were put in danger due to the man’s driving.
Authorities said traffic was shut down for a short time on Route 50 near West Pike Street as the pursuit was ongoing.
The identity of the man has not been released yet.
There was one close call with a motorist caught on dash cam video of the pursuit traveling on the wrong side of the road.
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