South Carolina man leads deputies on chase in stolen fire truck, officials say

CLARENDON COUNTY, S.C. — Deputies arrested a South Carolina man after he crashed two vehicles Friday including a stolen fire truck, according to Channel 9's partners at the Rock Hill Herald.

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Jawwaad Tasawwur Robinson was charged with grand larceny, possession of a controlled substance (MDMA), and failure to stop for a blue light.

(Jawwaad Robinson)

Officials said the incident started Friday afternoon after Robinson crashed the first vehicle into a tree, which sparked a fire.

The Clarendon County Fire Department was responding to the area, providing Robinson with medical treatment, when authorities said he stole a fire department pickup and led deputies on a chase through the Caw and Summerton areas.

The Clarendon County Sheriff's Office said deputies used "stinger spike strips" to end the chase, which resulted in the second crash.

Robinson was injured in the first crash, but was uninjured during the chase and second wreck. Officials said he received medical treatment once he was arrested.

The South Carolina State Highway Patrol said Robinson could face more charges after an investigation from the first crash.

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