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High-Speed Chase Ends in Bayou Tragedy | Lake Charles News
A heart-pounding high-speed chase erupted Saturday night in Sulphur, kicking off when a Mercedes sped away after a traffic stop. Clocking speeds up to 130 mph, the driver weaved through traffic, veered into a construction zone, and crossed into Texas—hitting cones and narrowly avoiding collisions. The chase ended tragically when a tire blew out, sending the car off the road and into a bayou. Authorities couldn’t reach the submerged vehicle immediately, and it wasn’t until recovery that they found two deceased occupants inside. Identifications are pending, and the case remains under…
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