Kershaw County, SC – Drivers along Smyrna Road near Watts Hill Road saw a heavy law enforcement presence Tuesday morning after a police chase from another county entered Kershaw County around 10 a.m. today, ending with multiple crashes and a K9-assisted arrest.
According to the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO), a suspect allegedly driving a stolen vehicle led law enforcement on a pursuit into the county before striking at least four vehicles. Authorities said the suspect then abandoned the stolen car on the side of Smyrna Road and fled on foot.
KCSO officials emphasized that their deputies were not involved in the initial pursuit, but quickly responded after locating the abandoned vehicle. A K9 unit was immediately deployed to track the suspect.
The search involved two KCSO K9s, KCSO deputies, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) officers. Authorities say the suspect was tracked for nearly four miles before being taken into custody without further incident.
No serious injuries were immediately reported, though officials confirmed that all hit-and-run crashes connected to the pursuit will be investigated by the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) and Elgin Police Department.
KCSO stated the suspect will be charged locally with possession of a stolen vehicle, with additional charges potentially pending from other jurisdictions involved in the chase.
The sheriff’s office also publicly praised the K9 teams involved, specifically recognizing K9 Bella and K9 Fox for their role in locating the suspect.
Motorists were advised to expect brief delays in the area during the late morning hours as investigations continued.
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