Man flees from deputies after attempted traffic stop in Mecklenburg County: Sheriff

CHARLOTTE ( QUEEN CITY NEWS ) — A man has been charged with speeding and fleeing from officers after being caught going 25 mph over the speed limit, authorities announced.

According to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, at 9:50 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, deputies were conducting a LIDAR (speed gun) campaign when they arrested Albert Gregory Young.

Deputies said Young was observed going 90 mph in a 65 mph zone on I-85 near Mallard Creek and Church Road. A deputy attempted a traffic stop and Young appeared to slow down, but then suddenly sped off and drove recklessly through traffic.

The deputy decided to stop pursuing Young due to the safety of other drivers.

Shortly after, Young got off at WT Harris Blvd where he drove into another car before crashing into a pole, deputies said. Following the crash, Young was seen running into a nearby wooded area along I-85. Deputies set up a perimeter and quickly found Young.

Authorities said Young and his two passengers and the driver of the other vehicle all sustained injuries and were taken to a local nearby hospital. Once released, Young was charged with:

• Flee/elude arrest
• Resisting a public officer
• Cited for speeding

“Incidents like this serve as a reminder of the critical role our deputies play in ensuring the safety of our roadways,” Meck County Sheriff McFadden said. “While we are relieved that no lives were lost, the reckless behavior shown by Mr. Young could have resulted in a far more tragic outcome. Our commitment to public safety remains unchanged, and we will continue to conduct enforcement campaigns aimed at keeping our community safe.”

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