PIKE COUNTY – TROY: 02:00 HRS In the early morning hours Sunday morning Troy University went to make a traffic stop. At the time of the writing it is unknown the reason for the traffic stop.
The person “in front” of the blue lights made a conscious decision to not obey the blue lights and pull over. It was not the person “under” the blue lights who made that decision, which in the end was a life ending decision.
There was a pursuit. That pursuit ended on Elm Street in Troy. The vehicle being pursued by Troy University Police struck multiple telephone poles and trees resulting in the traumatic death of the driver and passenger. Both the driver and passenger were pronounced dead on the scene.
Emergency crews worked several hours on the scene of the accident conducting the investigation. ALEA – Troopers are in charge of the accident investigation.
On scene and assisting, Troy Municipal Police Department, Pike County Sheriff Department, Troy Fire Department, Haynes Ambulance, Pike County Coroner’s Office.
