High-speed DeKalb police chase ends near Downtown Connector

DeKalb County police arrested a man after a high-speed chase ended in a multi-car crash Saturday on Interstate 20 near the Downtown Connector.

What we know:

The incident began around 3:37 p.m. Saturday when DeKalb County police tried to stop a Mercedes for a drug violation on Glenwood Road, according to authorities. The driver ran from the scene, leading officers on a pursuit that ended on I-20 Westbound near the Interstate 75/85 split. 

State troopers said the driver was moving at reckless speeds when they hit the concrete median and bounced into four other cars. 

After hitting the cars, troopers said a police officer hit the suspect's car to stop it.

Inside the Mercedes, officers found drugs and a stolen gun, according to the police report. 

While one person was taken into custody, police said another person is still outstanding. 

Dig deeper:

According to the Georgia State Patrol, two drivers complained of minor injuries, though GDOT's 511 website reported the crash blocked the right lane for some time as a tow truck cleared the wreckage.

What we don't know:

While one man was arrested at the scene, police have not released a description of the second person, who is still outstanding. Authorities have also not identified the driver or specified the exact charges being filed following the discovery of the stolen weapon.

Why you should care:

The crash caused significant delays on the interstate Saturday afternoon. Traffic camera footage showed several police units behind the damaged vehicles near the Interstate 75/85 interchange. Although some people involved reported being hurt, officials confirmed no one was taken to the hospital.