Deputies: Man in custody after York County chase ends in fiery crash

The incident happened around 1:30 p.m. along Old Pickney Road at Chester Highway.
The incident happened around 1:30 p.m. along Old Pickney Road at Chester Highway.
The incident happened around 1:30 p.m. along Old Pickney Road at Chester Highway.(Courtesy: York County Sheriff's Office)
Published: Nov. 2, 2023 at 2:14 PM EDT
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YORK, S.C. (WBTV) - A man is in custody after a York County chase ended with a fiery wreck Thursday afternoon, according to the sheriff’s office.

Edward James Travis is facing pending charges and had an active warrant for failure to appear.

The incident happened around 1:30 p.m. along Old Pickney Road at Chester Highway.

Deputies say the person driving the vehicle crashed into a power pole, which caught the car on fire. After, authorities advised that the person was taken into custody.

Traffic delays were expected in the area.