Man On An ATV Leads Deputies On Chase

Alabama Caught On Camera The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office hopes someone will recognize this driver.

by Jamie Burch

Published: Mon, July 06, 2009 - 2:47 pm CST

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office wants you to take a good look at the man driving the ATV.

Deputies say the man led deputies on a chase Thursday down County Road 47 in Stockton. He lost deputies when he took a small trail off the south side off Maytower Road.

If you recognize him, please call the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office at 251.937.0202.

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claycitymadness Says:

Tue, Jul 07, 2009 at 5:53 am

thats a badd a**ed 4 wheeler if it can outrun a crowne vic interceptor. there’s gotta be more newsworthy stuff going on. if they cant catch 4 WHEELER then the seriouse criminals are safe. come on Hoss whats going on up there.

Opinionwriter Says:

Mon, Jul 06, 2009 at 6:13 pm

LOL Yeah I’m a little surprised this made the news unless there is more that we don’t know. Otherwise seems like a little bit of a hurt ego that the guy got away.

ickthus Says:

Mon, Jul 06, 2009 at 5:05 pm

police always said, if you want to do that you better get out in the county. let it go Barney

minimay87 Says:

Mon, Jul 06, 2009 at 3:56 pm

I am sure he did not out run the deputies. However, when pursuing a vehicle such as an ATV you have to be very cautious because one wrong move can risk the driver’s life. When he took off on that small trial the deputies were probably unable to follow him in their vehicles because it was too small. I think it is dangerous to drive down the side of a busy road on an ATV, but I do not see much of a problem on a secluded road. As long as they are being courteous and safe. Also as long as they now the risk of driving down the side of a road. One thing that I have seen that is not very bright is them driving on the side of the road on the ATV’s in the middle of the night. Plus you usually want to ride on the opposite side of the road so you can see the oncoming traffic and are not on the side of the road were someone can come up behind you and clip you without you seeing them.

vaughan4275 Says:

Mon, Jul 06, 2009 at 3:51 pm

Leave em alone

Opinionwriter Says:

Mon, Jul 06, 2009 at 3:48 pm

Lots of folks ride their atvs on the road in country areas which is illegal but often overlooked. The Sheriff could have wanted to stop this guy for any reason, but I bet the guy just didn’t want a ticket and didn’t want to loose his ATV which they can take from you if they wish. I will admit that I’ve driven mine on the back roads in the boondocks and waved at a couple officers, they just waved back. We do get off the road if any cars come, but it’s really way back in the sticks so it’s pretty rare to even see anyone else.