Updated: 9:39pm
K-9 units have been called in to find a suspect that jumped off of the I:20 bridge around 6pm today after being pursued by a Columbia County Sheriff’s deputy. The trail has since gone cold. The suspect was pulled over for a traffic stop on Pleasant Home Rd and continued onto Davis Rd into Richmond County.
While in pursuit, the suspect hit a traffic pole at Walton Way Ext. at the I:20 eastbound ramp. The suspect was later seen swimming under the overpass after jumping into the Augusta Canal.
The suspect is a white male, mid-to-late 30 ‘s, and approximately 6ft tall.
Anyone with information should contact law enforcement immediately.
Original: 8:37pm
A police car chase starting at Pleasant Home and Davis Roads, ended with one person apparently jumping off the I-20 bridge into the Augusta Canal.
Both Richmond and Columbia Counties are investigating Both Columbia and Richmond County Sheriff’s Offices have confirmed they are on the scene of the incident.
This is a situation in progress, The Augusta Press will provide more information when it becomes available.
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