CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The North Carolina Highway Patrol was involved in a high-speed chase along Interstate 85 that ended just off Interstate 485 in Mint Hill Tuesday morning.
Troopers began the pursuit before 9 a.m. in Cabarrus County and chased the speeding BMW on I-85 in the southbound lanes into Mecklenburg County.
From there, the pursuit continued onto Interstate 485 and ended when the suspect crashed into the guardrail on the Highway 51 bridge over I-485.
Troopers took the driver, Christopher King, into custody.
From the Department of Transportation cameras along I-85, a black car can be seen zipping past traffic while a state trooper gives chase at more than 100 mph.
Authorities said troopers tried to stop King for speeding but he would not pull over, instead, leading them on a high-speed chase.
When King crashed after getting off I-485 on Highway 51, he tried to run away but troopers quickly captured him.
A witness shared video with Channel 9 that showed troopers with their guns drawn, shouting out commands for King to give up.
Officials said King will be facing several charges connected to the chase.
Channel 9 also learned King was wanted for armed robbery in Durham and had recently served time in prison.
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