Motorcyclist DUI leads 110 mph police chase before surrendering in Adams County, troopers say
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Motorcyclist DUI leads 110 mph police chase before surrendering in Adams County, troopers say
Updated: 7:38 AM EDT Mar 25, 2026
A man was arrested after leading officers on a high-speed chase before surrendering in Adams County, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Troopers said they attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a motorcycle without a visible registration plate in New Oxford Borough around 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, March 22. The motorcyclist, who police identified as Marcus Donnan, 27, of Hanover, did not stop and fled from officers. Troopers said their lights and sirens were activated as Donnan fled west on York Road/Route 30, reaching speeds of more than 110 mph. Within four miles of the pursuit, police said Donnan voluntarily stopped and was taken into custody. He was found to be under the influence at the time, according to investigators. Donnan was transported to Adams County Prison. Stay with WGAL for updates as we learn more. See news happening? Send us your photos or videos if it’s safe to do so at https://www.wgal.com/upload.
MOUNT PLEASANT TOWNSHIP, Pa. —
A man was arrested after leading officers on a high-speed chase before surrendering in Adams County, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today.
Troopers said they attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a motorcycle without a visible registration plate in New Oxford Borough around 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, March 22.
The motorcyclist, who police identified as Marcus Donnan, 27, of Hanover, did not stop and fled from officers.
Troopers said their lights and sirens were activated as Donnan fled west on York Road/Route 30, reaching speeds of more than 110 mph.
Within four miles of the pursuit, police said Donnan voluntarily stopped and was taken into custody.
He was found to be under the influence at the time, according to investigators.
Donnan was transported to Adams County Prison.
Stay with WGAL for updates as we learn more.
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