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Bad boys, bad boys, when they come for you, don’t hit a house and cause a massive gas leak. A police chase in South Carolina ended in disaster when teens in a Nissan Armada hit a home and caused homes to be evacuated. 

South Carolina police chase ends when SUV hits home and causes a gas leak 

Police officers in Columbia, South Carolina sprang into action after receiving reports of people arguing and fighting at the 1600 block of Atascadero Drive. The incident occurred about half a mile away from Trader Joe’s. 

When officers arrived they discovered a party at a rental home with juveniles in attendance. While speaking with the tenant, a Nissan Armada sped out of the backyard, nearly hitting pedestrians outside. 

A police chase ensued after the Armada as it turned onto Ponte Verder road when the driver turned off the headlights and sped up. Officers attempted a traffic stop as the driver of the SUV lost control and crashed into a home. 

A woman was sitting on her porch at the time of the crash, but no one was injured. Seven passengers jumped out of the Armada and ran away on foot. 

A firetruck responding to an emergency in a neighborhood
Fire trucks responding to residential neighborhood emergency | iStock

Then things got worse as officers realized that the SUV hit the home’s gas meter, creating a dangerous leak. According to The State, the Columbia Fire Department, Dominion Energy, and the South Carolina Department of Transportation were called to contain the leak. 

Multiple homes in the surrounding area had to be evacuated. Crews quickly dug up the line to turn off the gas. It’s unclear how much gas was released. 

Additional police officers and a police dog searched for the people who ran from the SUV. Two adults and a juvenile were found hiding in a creek. They’re still trying to identify the driver as they process the SUV and evidence found inside. 

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Allison Barfield

Allison Barfield joined MotorBiscuit in 2020 and covers all things trucks, SUVs, and Jeeps. Having grown up on a farm in Rock Hill, South Carolina, she’s no stranger to the “Best in Class” truck and SUV debates; people in her hometown were always gathering to help work on vehicles together, and deliberation would naturally arise.

Allison graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Media Arts. She has helped bring awareness to issues Women In Trucking face and has promoted Truckers Against Trafficking, an anti-trafficking NGO.

A fan of creatively dark literature, Allison appreciates the works of Shirley Jackson and Emily Dickenson. She lives in a mountainous area of the country and enjoys off-roading and camping. Her dog, Bruce, often joins her in testing trucks and SUVs for our site.