FLOWERY BRANCH POLICE DEPT. NARRATIVE:
“On 04/11/2024 a Flowery Branch Police Officer observed Jose Alejandro Hernandez, 18, of Cleveland, GA operating a vehicle on Interstate 985 northbound at a high rate of speed.
The Officer clocked the vehicles speed at 94 miles per hour using a speed detection device.
The Officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the speeding vehicle, but Hernandez failed to stop. Mr. Hernandez then made several reckless evasive maneuvers as he attempted to elude the Officer. Mr. Hernandez then exited the Interstate at exit 17, Atlanta Highway, where he then collided with a curb and disabled his vehicle.
Mr. Hernandez then attempted to flee from the crash scene on foot but was quicky apprehended.
Mr. Hernandez was taken into custody and charged with:
Dring Under the Influence
Underage Possession of Alcohol
Open Container of Alcohol
Fleeing / Eluding Law Enforcement
Obstruction of Law Enforcement
Failure to Maintain Lane
Disobeying a Traffic Control Device
Reckless Driving
Driving Without a Valid License”
