The Priceville police officer placed on leave following a fatal weekend chase is Garry Chapman, the son of reality TV personality Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman.

On Saturday evening, a high-speed police chase that began in Priceville ended in a multi-vehicle crash in nearby Hartselle. A 17-year-old was killed in the wreck, and five other people were hospitalized.

The chase began after Chapman attempted to pull over a suspect for moving violations and suspicion of DUI. The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Archie Brandon Hale, fled but was later taken into custody.

Chapman was placed on leave following the incident. According to Priceville Police Chief Jerry Holmes, this is standard policy in such cases, and an internal investigation is underway.

The crash claimed the life of 17

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