Vehicle crashes into phone pole after apparent high-speed chase in Lee County

Vehicle crashes into phone pole after apparent high-speed chase in Lee County

LEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) — Officials are responding after a vehicle involved in an apparent high-speed chase crashed into a Lee County telephone pole on Friday, Aug. 7, afternoon. The crash was at the corner of East Century Road and Lovers Lane at about 1:40 p.m., eyewitnesses said. The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) responded to the scene Friday. It is unclear whether anyone was injured in this incident. The driver of the vehicle that crashed has not been identified. Their location is unknown at this time. WALB went to the scene, and we are working to learn more. Stay with us for the latest updates. Have a news tip or see an error that needs correction? Let us know. Please include the article’s headline in your message. To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops, follow WALB on Facebook, Instagram and X. For more South Georgia news, download the WALB News app and add WALB as a preferred source on Google. Copyright 2026 WALB. All rights reserved.

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