Reckless Driver Crashes into Parked Cars, Sparking High-Speed Chase

In a startling incident that unfolded in the early hours of October 16th, a suspected hit-and-run driver slammed his truck into parked cars at a Sandy Springs apartment complex, leading to a high-speed chase that ended in a dramatic crash. Exclusive surveillance footage obtained by Channel 2 Action News captured the moment the driver lost control, setting off a chain of events that left a trail of destruction in its wake.

Suspect's Erratic Driving Leads to Chaos and Chaos

Alpharetta Police Respond to Initial Hit-and-Run

The incident began around 3 a.m. when Alpharetta police received reports of a hit-and-run involving a white truck that had crashed into the back of an officer's SUV on GA-400. The driver, later identified as 22-year-old Bryan Sisimitmazas, had fled the scene, prompting a search by local authorities.

Sandy Springs Police Pursue the Suspect

When Sandy Springs police spotted the suspect's vehicle, they attempted to stop the driver, but Sisimitmazas refused to comply and led the officers on a high-speed chase. The pursuit ended when the driver veered off River Parkway, near Roswell Road, crashing through a fence, driving up an embankment, and ultimately colliding with a parked car at the Azalea Park at Sandy Springs apartments.

Suspect Apprehended After Attempting to Flee

Sisimitmazas tried to flee the scene on foot, but police were able to catch up to him before he could escape. Tenants who heard the commotion rushed outside to find three damaged cars and a significant amount of debris scattered throughout the area.

Surveillance Footage Captures the Dramatic Crash

The exclusive surveillance video obtained by Channel 2 Action News shows the moment the suspect's truck crashed into a 2022 Honda Civic, belonging to Gabe Terlesky, a resident of the apartment complex. The impact of the collision caused Terlesky's car to be thrown into another parked vehicle.

Resident Grateful No One Was Injured

Terlesky, who was asleep at the time of the incident, expressed his relief that no one was injured or killed during the chaotic events. "It's very lucky that no one was even out here," he said. "It was at 3 am, so I'm just glad that he's been caught and everything is okay."

Suspect's History of Reckless Behavior

Investigators revealed that Sisimitmazas was no stranger to law enforcement. In July, he had been arrested by Forsyth County deputies on DUI charges after he was clocked driving at 99 mph in a 55 mph zone. During that incident, the deputy reported a strong smell of alcohol coming from the car and noted that Sisimitmazas' eyes were "watery" and "bloodshot."

Suspect Faces Numerous Charges

As of Monday afternoon, Sisimitmazas remained behind bars at the Fulton County Jail, facing a slew of charges, including driving-improper/erratic lane change, driving in a circular or zig-zag course, driving without a valid license, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, reckless driving, and willful obstruction of law enforcement officers. It remains unclear if he has retained legal representation.The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by reckless drivers and the importance of swift action by law enforcement to apprehend those who disregard the safety of others on the road. The community can only hope that this case will lead to stricter measures to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future and hold accountable those who endanger the lives of innocent bystanders.