An Athens man was arrested in Rabun last Friday after leading Habersham County deputies on a high-speed chase, according to authorities.
A Habersham County deputy was on patrol in the area of GA 15 North on Nov. 22 when the officer observed Keith Jabari Trammell, 37, of Athens, in a silver passenger car “weaving back and forth” and failing to maintain lane, according to a report of the incident.
Police say Trammell changed to the right lane and continued to weave within the lane near Cody Road before crossing the left line near the Toccoa Highway Interchange.
When the deputy attempted to stop the vehicle, Trammell allegedly changed back over into the left lane and then accelerated in speed. A pursuit ensued down GA 15 North as Trammell allegedly weaved through other motorists and cut off a vehicle near Talmadge Drive.
Authorities say Trammell ran a red light before entering the intersection, weaving through both lanes along GA 15 and traveling in excess of 120 mph. At one point in the chase, Trammell’s speed reached 140 mph on GA 15, according to the report.
The deputy then advised dispatch to contact the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office and Georgia State Patrol as the driver approached the county line. The report states a Rabun County deputy took the lead in pursuit northbound on GA 15 into Rabun at speeds exceeding 100 mph.
Further down the road, police say Trammell struck spike strips deployed by Rabun deputies. Officers were able to stop the vehicle and apprehend Trammell without incident.
Trammell, who authorities say had a warrant out of DeKalb County, was arrested and charged with felony fleeing/eluding, failure to maintain lane, suspended license as well as multiple traffic violations.
