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17-year-old arrested after 100 mph high-speed chase, rollover crash in Fayette County

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Published  January 26, 2026 5:39pm EST
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Video: SUV rolls during high-speed chase

Video: SUV rolls during high-speed chase

Dashcam video shows deputies in Fayette County, Georgia involved in a high-speed chase with a 17-year-old suspect. According to the sheriff's office, the teen was going over 100 mph before their car rolled over. Courtesy: Fayette County Sheriff's Office

The Brief

    • Unlicensed 17-year-old Taylor Simpson led deputies on a 100 mph chase in a stolen vehicle.
    • The high-speed pursuit ended in a spectacular rollover crash, which the suspect survived without reported injury.
    • Smith remains jailed without bond on charges of felony fleeing, eluding, and theft by receiving stolen property.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. - A 17-year-old led Fayette County deputies on a high-speed chase with speeds reaching over 100 mph.

What we know:

According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, Taylor Simpson was behind the wheel of a stolen car as deputies gave chase. Newnan police had issued a bulletin for the vehicle, which deputies located soon after. While attempting to pull over the vehicle, the teen accelerated away. The chase ended in a spectacular rollover crash, which Simpson walked away from.

Taylor Simpson

What's next:

Simpson is being charged with numerous traffic violations. However, the most serious charges include felony fleeing and attempting to elude, as well as theft by receiving a stolen vehicle. The sheriff’s office also noted that Simpson does not have a license. He remains in the Fayette County Jail without bond.

The Source: The Fayette County Sheriff's Office provided the details for this article. The last name of the teen has been changed from Smith to Simpson since this story was originally published. The incorrect information was provided initially. 

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