A high-speed police pursuit in DeKalb County, Georgia, concluded violently on the morning of July 10, 2026, resulting in a crash that damaged a homeowner’s vehicle and property while leaving one suspect still at large. The incident began just before 3:45 a.m. in Stone Mountain when DeKalb County Police officers attempted to pull over a vehicle that had previously fled a traffic stop. The driver refused to comply and accelerated, initiating a chase that ended on Park Gate Place in the Central Oaks subdivision. During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle struck the SUV of Nancy Elliote, a resident who was asleep in her home at the time. The impact destroyed Elliote’s mailbox and damaged her vehicle before the suspect car came to a stop. Following the collision, two individuals exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Law enforcement officers quickly apprehended the passenger, but the driver escaped and remains a fugitive. According to Elliote, investigators indicated that the suspects were teenagers and that firearms were discovered inside the rental car, though police officials have not officially confirmed the presence of weapons. The incident has reignited concerns regarding police pursuit policies, as Elliote noted this was the second time a chase had ended in her yard since she moved to the neighborhood in 1991. Authorities continue to search for the driver, who is considered wanted for evading arrest and potentially other charges related to the chase. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any sightings of the suspect to the DeKalb County Police Department. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to locate the remaining suspect and determine the full extent of the criminal activity involved in the initial traffic stop and subsequent flight.