Driver speeds away from officers, crashing into tree in Selma
A driver was badly injured in a crash Wednesday when he tried to escape a Selma police officer.
Posted — UpdatedBefore 12:30 a.m., officers attempted to stop the driver, but the driver sped away.
According to police, the driver turned on a dead end street, swerved off the road and struck a tree.
His car nearly ended up in a creek, and the driver was severely pinned in his car. The front of his car was smashed in and badly damaged.
A police officer at the scene told WRAL News if the driver had gone any farther, he likely would have dropped about 10 feet off a cliff into the creek.
Selma and Smithfield firefighters worked for nearly an hour to get the man out of the car. He was later transported to WakeMed with non-life-threatening injuries.
The man had outstanding warrants, which is why officers believe he wouldn't stop.
Charges are pending.
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