AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A police pursuit in Richmond County ended in a head-on crash Thursday afternoon, leaving two people hospitalized and a suspect in custody, officials said. Deputies with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a vehicle on Karleen Road around 3 p.m. When the driver refused to stop, a vehicle pursuit began, according to authorities. Deputies said the chase ended on Ulm Road when the suspect’s vehicle collided head-on with another vehicle. Following the crash, authorities said the suspect tried to run away but was quickly apprehended and arrested by deputies. Both the suspect and the driver of the second vehicle were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Their conditions are currently unknown, according to officials. The Georgia State Patrol is handling the crash investigation. Copyright 2026 WRDW/WAGT. All rights reserved.
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