Atlanta police release video of hijacked ambulance chase, suspect arrested

ATLANTA — WARNING: The video above may contain explicit language.

In April, a man was arrested after stealing the ambulance he was being treated in and leading police, deputies and troopers on a chase.

The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office said Ladarius Williams, 27, stole a private Amerimed ambulance from Piedmont Henry Hospital in Stockbridge while he was being treated. Paramedics on board were forced to jump out of the back of the moving ambulance.

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The ambulance hit a utility pole at Tara Blvd. and Dixon Rd., about 10 miles from the hospital.

After the accident, Williams jumped out and ran away, but was quickly arrested.

Atlanta police are now releasing footage from a dash cam, body cameras and their helicopter showing the pursuit and arrest of Williams.

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The video shows the ambulance speeding through streets in Clayton County, including residential areas.

Dash cam video shows the moment Williams and the stolen ambulance cross a median and several lanes of traffic before crashing into a utility pole.

Body cameras from several officers show them chasing Williams until he is eventually tased and taken into custody.

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