Stolen-Car Chase Reaches 123 Mph Through North Augusta and Graniteville
A stolen car led authorities on a 16-mile chase through North Augusta and Graniteville, South Carolina, reaching speeds of 123 mph. The pursuit concluded when the vehicle caught fire and the driver fled on foot, evading capture.
Augusta Aiken, GA, October 20, 2026 —
A stolen car led authorities on a 16-mile pursuit through North Augusta and Graniteville, South Carolina, reaching speeds of 123 mph before the vehicle caught fire and the driver ran away on foot, according to the available account.
The pursuit ended after the car caught fire. The driver then fled on foot and evaded capture. The account does not say where the vehicle fire occurred or whether anyone was injured.
Several details about the incident were not provided, including when the chase took place, which authorities were involved, how the car was reported stolen, and the driver’s identity. The available information also does not specify whether the driver was later located, whether the fire was extinguished, or whether the vehicle sustained other damage.
No information was provided about arrests, charges, citations, or an investigation into the incident. It is also unclear what circumstances led authorities to pursue the vehicle or how the reported top speed was determined.
The stated account describes the chase’s route, distance and maximum speed, along with its conclusion: the car caught fire and the driver escaped on foot. Further details about the incident and any subsequent developments were not included.
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