HARTSELLE, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) - A police officer in Alabama is on administrative leave following a pursuit that ended in a deadly crash over the weekend.

The pursuit involved a Priceville police officer identified as Garry Chapman. A city official confirmed that Chapman is the son of Duane Chapman, also known as Dog the Bounty Hunter.

Authorities said it all started last Saturday on Interstate 65 near mile marker 329 when a vehicle wanted for moving violations and suspicion of DUI failed to stop for law enforcement.

The situation turned into a pursuit that got off the interstate and onto Main Street in Hartselle. Police said the chase ended just minutes later in a crash around 8:30 p.m. on Main Street near Highway 31.

Witnesses said the suspect vehicle crashed into a ditch after

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