Video: Georgia Police Chief Killed During Vehicle Pursuit
Police say a Liberty County deputy attempted to stop 23-year-old Daniel Hill's car at around 7 p.m. Saturday. Police say Hill refused to stop -- leading police on a high-speed chase that reached speeds of up to 100 miles per hour.
Ludowici (GA) Police Chief Frank McClelland Jr. was killed Saturday while trying to stop traffic during a vehicle pursuit. (Photo: Ludowici PD)
Georgia State Patrol (GSP) says Ludowici Police Chief Frank McClelland Jr. and 61-year-old Marvin Pope were both struck and killed Saturday night during a high-speed police chase.
Police say a Liberty County deputy attempted to stop 23-year-old Daniel Hill's car at around 7 p.m. Saturday. Police say Hill refused to stop -- leading police on a high-speed chase that reached speeds of up to 100 miles per hour.
Police say Hill struck and killed Chief McClelland when he left his car to stop traffic.
Hill then allegedly struck and killed Pope, a motorcyclist, WSAV.com reports.