LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A high-speed crash following an attempted traffic stop damaged a gas line and closed roads Thursday night, according to the La Vergne Police Department.
Police said an officer tried to stop a vehicle traveling more than 30 mph over the speed limit. The driver allegedly turned off the vehicle’s lights and continued driving before crashing into another car and striking a gas line at Nir Shreibman Boulevard and Ramsden Avenue.
Officers removed the occupants from both vehicles, and emergency crews worked to secure the area. Police said nearby residents were advised to leave the immediate area as a precaution.
The suspect driver and the two people in the other vehicle were taken to the hospital. Police said the driver faces multiple charges, including felony evading and reckless driving.
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