The state patrol Wednesday identified the woman killed during a Banks County police chase over the weekend as Jalah Claitt 17, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The agency also offered new details about the case.
GEORGIA STATE PATROL NARRATIVE:
“(Saturday afternoon)…troopers responded to a single-vehicle fatality on GA 15.
The investigation revealed that a Kia Optima was fleeing from Banks County Sheriff’s Office (deputies). The vehicle cut its lights off and the deputy lost contact with the vehicle. It began to travel southbound in the northbound lanes and lost control. The vehicle ran off the east shoulder and struck a guard rail and several trees.
A female was ejected from the vehicle and (was killed).
EARLIER STORY. POSTED TUESDAY: Investigation underway into death of woman believed involved in police chase