Maryland Personal Injury Blog

High-Speed, Multi-State Chase Ends in Downtown Hagerstown

By injuheis on February 5, 2009

According to this MSNBC report, a Chambersburg man wanted by police for felony charges is in custody after leading law enforcement officials on a high-speed, multi-state chase which ended in downtown Hagerstown. Pennsylvania State Police officials said that officers attempted to stop Kevin Reese around 3:00 a.m. Saturday, January 3, for a routine traffic stop but Reese took off down Route 11 instead of pulling over and put drivers at risk of an auto accident.

The police pursuit continued over the Maryland border into Hagerstown where police say Reese began driving in the wrong direction on Pennsylvania Avenue, turned onto Jonathan Street where he hit three parked cars, and came to a stop after hitting another parked car on Summit Avenue. After Reese hit the last parked car, police were able to take Reese into custody. He was taken to Washington County Hospital for treatment for the injuries he received in the accidents and faces charges in both Maryland and Pennsylvania.

No one besides Reese was hurt as a result of the high-speed chase, but tragically thousands of people are injured and killed each year in accidents involving suspects fleeing and eluding law enforcement authorities. Many times these suspects are charged with gross negligence, reckless or aggressive driving, driving under the influence, vehicular homicide, and other charges stemming from the accidents they cause. If you or someone you care for has been injured as a result of an auto accident, Maryland auto accident attorney Steven H. Heisler may be able to help you recover medical and other expenses.

In over two decades of practicing law, Mr. Heisler has helped his clients recover millions of dollars on his clients’ behalf and is known as a Baltimore personal injury lawyer who won’t back down from anybody—including big insurance companies. His Maryland car accident law firm is focused on the needs of injured people and he will work tirelessly to protect their rights. For a free consultation with a dedicated, experienced Maryland personal injury attorney, call the law office of Steven H. Heisler at 877-228-4878 today!

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