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Manhunt ends in Massac County after pursuit, crash

Manhunt ends in Massac County after pursuit, crash
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By West Kentucky Star staff
2 hours ago | McCRACKEN COUNTY/MASSAC COUNTY
By West Kentucky Star staff Aug. 07, 2025 | 05:17 PM | McCRACKEN COUNTY/MASSAC COUNTY
A high-speed pursuit ended in southern Illinois with a crash, a manhunt and the fugitive's capture.

The pursuit began reportedly began in McCracken County and continued on I-24 in Illinois. The driver traveled at speeds reported to be over 100 miles per hour.

Metropolis Police and the Massac County Sheriff's office were involved in the pursuit until the driver crashed near Marion Road in northern Massac County.

Deputies said the unknown white male wearing a dark colored shirt fled on foot into the woods moving west. Illinois State Police joined the search and K9s were also deployed between Marion Road and Jefferson School Road.

At around 4pm the sheriff's office reported that the man had been captured. No other information was released at this time.
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