YANCEY COUNTY, NC – A high-speed chase concluded in Yancey County last Saturday involving a stolen vehicle from Virginia. The pursuit came to an end when the vehicle collided head-on with a patrol car near Mountain Heritage High School.
As a result of the accident, traffic around the area was temporarily disrupted to allow for an investigation. The highway was reopened to normal traffic approximately four hours later.
The individual involved, Jason Collin Hatcher, 43, from Bristol, Virginia, was apprehended following the incident. He faces charges including Felony Fleeing and Eluding Arrest with a Motor Vehicle, Felony Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Reckless Driving to Endanger, and Assault on a Government Official or Employee.
Hatcher remains in custody with a bond set at $50,000. Further updates will follow as the case continues.