Driver facing multiple charges after fleeing, hitting patrol vehicle leaving officer injured
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Gwinnett County, GA - Gwinnett County Police said a driver is facing multiple charges after they hit a patrol vehicle, injuring an officer while trying to flee from a traffic stop.
According to police, officers received a Flock alert on a black Ford Explorer that had previously fled from officers on more than one occasion on Jan. 22.
The vehicle was located on Centerville Rosebud Road by an officer who attempted a traffic stop. However, police said, instead of pulling over, the driver made an unsafe U-turn, ramming a patrol vehicle and injuring the officer.
The driver, later identified as Timothy Curry, then drove away at a high rate of speed, police said, and hit a guardrail but kept driving. At this time, police initiated a successful PIT maneuver, stopping the vehicle.
An officer made commands for the driver to exit the vehicle, but he did not comply. According to police, one officer used a department-issued pepper ball gun, which encourages compliance when someone refuses to exit an area.
Once the driver was out the vehicle, officers learned he had a suspended license, police said.
The driver is now facing aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, fleeing and eluding, hit and run, reckless driving and more.