A woman died after jumping out of a car that police were chasing, and the man behind the wheel is now facing murder charges.
Deputies from Arizona’s Pima County Sheriff’s Department responded to a domestic disturbance on Saturday. The victim told authorities that her boyfriend had used illicit drugs before taking her up neighboring Mt. Lemmon.
He wouldn’t allow her out of the car.
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Police arrived at the car, but the driver, later identified as William Holloway, did not stop. Holloway led them on a chase around the mountain at speeds of up to 45 mph, according to the report.
The anonymous victim jumped out of the automobile and was seriously hurt.
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Deputies attempted to administer life-saving treatment, but she died in the hospital.
Holloway, 36, drove away, but deputies located him nearby with a flat tire. He was caught and accused of some offenses, including first-degree murder, kidnapping, and trafficking stolen property.
He is being kept in jail under a $750,000 bond.