DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A DeKalb County police chase of a suspected impaired driver on Friday night, Aug. 14, ended with injuries to four bystanders who were in another vehicle. The crash occurred about 10 p.m. at the intersection of Scott Boulevard and Clairemont Avenue near Decatur. The pursuit began on North Decatur Road and Scott Boulevard when an officer saw a vehicle moving “erratically” and suspected the driver was impaired or experiencing a medical emergency. “The officer attempted a traffic stop to assess the situation,” a police spokesperson said. The driver did not stop, and the officer gave chase. Witnesses who heard the incident reported vehicles flying down the street. When Decaturish visited the scene, there were about a dozen police vehicles and two vehicles being towed away. Decatur police assisted with traffic control but did not participate in the pursuit. The DeKalb police spokesperson said officers did not use the precision immobilization technique, known as the PIT maneuver, or otherwise make contact with the vehicle during the chase. A PIT maneuver is a tactic police can use to end chases, and DeKalb County police are allowed to use it if they’re properly trained. The chase ended at Scott Boulevard and Clairemont Avenue after the suspect struck another vehicle. “The suspect exited the vehicle and was acting uncontrollably as officers took him into custody,” the spokesperson said. “He was transported to a hospital for evaluation. Charges, including DUI…
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