Teen caught with stolen gun, drugs after police chase ends in crash on Ga. 400, officials say

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. - All southbound lanes of Ga. 400 in Forsyth County are back open after a major crash that authorities say is connected to a police chase.

The incident started around 3:30 p.m.

According to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, a deputy pulled over a Silver Dodge Durango for a traffic violation. As the deputy approached the vehicle, the driver sped off. The deputy pursued the Durango. Within three minutes, additional deputies assisted by deploying stop sticks designed to deflate the tires and shutting down the southbound ramps to GA 400. 

The driver continued erratically, passing additional law enforcement vehicles and struck other motorists, according to the sheriff's office. 

Authorities say several people were injured.

The Georgia State Patrol Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team (SCRT) is conducting an investigation. 

Officials say they have charged the driver, a 16-year-old Gainesville resident, with reckless driving, felony fleeing and attempting to elude, speeding, theft by receiving a stolen firearm, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, underage possession of a pistol, possession of marijuana, THC, and LSD with the intent to distribute, possession of a drug-related object, and driving on limited permit. 

More changes are expected.