A Statesville man who led Highway Patrol Troopers on a chase that ended with a crash is now in Alexander County custody.
As previously reported, on December 17, 2024. at approximately 4:00 p.m., a State Highway Patrol member attempted to stop a Jeep Liberty for a speeding violation on US 64 in Iredell County near the Alexander County Line. The violator failed to stop and proceeded to flee. The violator traveled onto Liberty Church Road, where he lost control, drove off the roadway, re-entered the roadway, and collided with the patrol car. The chase continued onto Old Mountain Road where the trooper executed the precision immobilization technique (PIT maneuver). This caused the violator to lose control and drive into a private driveway. As the trooper pulled into the driveway, the violator rammed the patrol car. The chase continued and a second PIT maneuver was executed, and the violator’s vehicle went into a ditch. When approached by the trooper, the violator refused to exit the vehicle and re-entered the roadway continuing south on Old Mountain Road. A second trooper joined the pursuit. The violator then crossed the center line, striking a tractor-trailer head-on. This impact caused the Jeep to collide with the second trooper’s vehicle.
Herman Eugene Williams Jr
Both troopers were transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.
Williams is facing a long list of charges that include felony elude arrest with motor vehicle, tow counts of felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, two counts of assault on a government official, felony habitual impaired driving and series of misdemeanor charges. He’s being held in the Alexander County Detention Center with a secured bond set at $500,000. A January 27th court date is listed.
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