High-Speed Chase Through Leake County Tuesday Night

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Late Tuesday night, Leake County deputies began pursuing a black 2016 Toyota Corolla on Hwy 35 North near Hickory Rd. The chase began around 11:30 p.m., with the vehicle traveling southbound toward Carthage at speeds exceeding 120 mph.

The driver reportedly turned into the Tyson plant entrance before getting back onto Hwy 35 and traveling northbound toward Attala County. At this point, Attala and Kosciusko authorities were alerted.

Leake Deputies reported back to communication periodically that the roadways were clear of all other vehicles and the speeds of the chase were anywhere from 80-120+ mph. Leake Deputies eventually called off the pursuit.

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Kosciusko and Attala authorities advised they would watch the area for the vehicle. No arrests have been reported.

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