Three high-speed chases across Wake and Durham end in arrests

Three separate high-speed pursuits across Wake and Durham counties on Wednesday produced a large police response, at least two arrests, a traffic crash and an active search for a suspect, authorities said. Deputies have not released the names of the people involved, and investigations remain underway.

The first pursuit began around 6 a.m. when deputies attempted to stop a vehicle that was driving without a license plate on US-70. The driver fled, leading deputies east on US-70 until the vehicle crashed in a ditch near Sherron Road in Durham. Two men who had been in the car ran from the scene. Deputies reported a second passenger remained at the crash site; one of the two who ran was taken into custody while the other remained on the run.

A second chase ended in Knightdale shortly after 12:30 p.m., where aerial video captured a man in handcuffs receiving medical attention from deputies and a sedan parked nearby with significant damage. Law enforcement has not said whether that arrest is connected to the US-70 crash.

Later Wednesday, a third pursuit in Durham ended with a person arrested after a vehicle chase that turned into a foot pursuit. Aerial footage showed at least one man running through a parking lot and into woods along Sudbury Road near Danube Lane before deputies apprehended a suspect.

The multiple incidents prompted a coordinated response from local deputies and law enforcement agencies across county lines. Investigators have not released identities or detailed charges for those taken into custody, and they continue to search for the remaining person who fled the crash on US-70.

For Wake County residents, the immediate impacts were traffic delays and safety concerns in neighborhoods along the chase routes. Motorists and commuters using US-70, Sherron Road, areas around Knightdale and Sudbury Road should expect increased patrols and intermittent law enforcement activity as agencies complete reviews and follow-up work. The spate of pursuits also adds to a pattern of multiple chases reported statewide this month, underscoring recurring public safety and enforcement challenges.

Our two cents? Stay clear of active law enforcement scenes, plan alternate routes if you travel near US-70 or Knightdale during peak hours, and watch for official updates from local agencies. If you saw any part of these incidents, pass tips to deputies so investigations can move faster and neighborhoods can get clearer answers.