NEWTON, N.C. — An 18-year-old was arrested after an alleged high-speed chase that reached speeds over 100 mph in Catawba County, police said.
Newton Police said an officer was monitoring traffic on U.S. 70 on Friday when a blue Honda Civic sped past at 102 mph in a 50-mph speed zone. The officer then attempted to stop the driver, who reportedly refused to pull over, leading the officer into the city of Hickory and through Catawba County.
Multiple agencies responded and assisted with the pursuit, including North Carolina State Highway Patrol, Hickory police and the Catawba County Sheriff's Office.
The pursuit went 23 miles until the driver, identified as 18-year-old Kasey Dale Mecimore, lost control and crashed into a business on North Carolina 16 in Conover. Mecimore did not suffer any significant injuries and was taken into custody at the scene of the crash. He was charged with felony speed to elude, careless and reckless driving and speeding 15 mph more than the speed limit.
The vehicle was registered to the 18-year-old passenger in the car, who was evaluated by paramedics at the scene and released.
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