I-40 in Roane County Reopens after Crash Following High Speed Chase with THP
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I-40 in Roane County Reopens after Crash Following High Speed Chase with THP

Authorities are investigating after a high-speed at chase on I 40.

Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers say they tried to pull a driver over yesterday afternoon (Tuesday) but that driver sped away.

THP says the driver was going more than 130 miles per hour at times attempting to pass traffic on the shoulder.

The driver lost control and rolled over several times eventually ending up on its side.

The driver 29-year-old Elijah Clark had active warrants out of Georgia for possession and felony evading arrest. He was taken into custody. 

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