MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Sheriff's Association director told Channel 2 Action News the Montgomery County Sheriff Ladson O'Conner died in a police chase around midnight.
According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, O’Conner was chasing a suspicious vehicle along with Toombs County sheriff’s deputies. During the pursuit, O’Conner wrecked his vehicle and was later pronounced dead.
The suspect’s vehicle continued into Uvalde in Montgomery County. Uvalde police was able to stop the vehicle.
According to WTOC-TV, 35-year-old Jim Edward Lowery and 36-year-old Dixie Best, were arrested. Both are facing multiple charges.
The GBI and Georgia State Patrol are investigating the chase and crash.
Montgomery County is southeast of Macon.
We'll have more on this developing story on Channel 2 Action News at Noon.
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