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Warning after Rockdale street racing incident
The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office is issuing a warning after a Georgia State Patrol trooper got into a shootout with a couple of people who were street racing in their county last weekend.
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. - Rockdale County deputies are sending a clear message to anyone considering illegal street racing in their area: reckless driving will not be tolerated.
The warning comes after a dramatic incident last weekend when a street racing stop escalated into a shootout. According to authorities, it began on I-20 when state troopers and a deputy attempted to pull over a speeding SUV.
The vehicle eventually stopped at a Circle K on Sigman Road, but the situation took a dangerous turn when a passenger exited the SUV and began shooting. Both the suspect and a state trooper were injured in the exchange of gunfire.
The alleged shooter was later identified as 34-year-old Tony Ward of Atlanta. There was also a passenger in the car, 41-year-old Chester Williams of Jonesboro.
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In the aftermath, Rockdale County deputies reiterated their zero-tolerance policy for reckless behavior on the road, emphasizing the risks posed to both law enforcement and the public.