High-speed car chase ends with crash and two men in jail

A high-speed car chase Sunday ended with a crash and two men going to jail.

According to an official report, a Chambers County, Ala., deputy observed a burgundy sedan traveling north on Interstate 85 at a high rate of speed around 5:30 p.m.

The report says the deputy attempted to stop the sedan as it approached mile marker 78 in Valley, Ala. The sedan accelerated and exited off the 79 ramp.

A pursuit ensued down Highway 29 in Valley. Deputies were assisted in the opposite direction by officers of the Valley Police Department.

Officers said that after seeing multiple vehicles closing in on the sedan, it made a quick evasive turn into Quick Way Cleaners and wrecked.

The suspects fled on foot, but were both taken into custody by deputies.

Officers say a search of the vehicle resulted in deputies recovering an estimated $1,500 worth of methamphetamine, crack cocaine, marijuana, digital scales and money.

Brian Preston 32 of Cusseta, Ala., And George Bolton, 32 of Wetumpka, Ala., were taken to Chambers County Jail.

This story was originally published December 11, 2017 at 2:34 PM with the headline "High-speed car chase ends with crash and two men in jail."