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Deputies: Missing suspect ran away during traffic stop

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LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WIS) -

A man wanted on charges of speeding, driving a motor vehicle with a suspended driver's license, and failing to stop for a blue light fled from Lexington County deputies Wednesday night after a traffic stop.

According to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, the unidentified suspect was speeding at the intersection of Smith Pond Road and Old Church Road when he was pulled over by deputies.

Officials say the suspect exited his vehicle during the stop and ran away on foot, leaving a female passenger behind in the car. She remains in the custody of the Sheriff's Department.

Deputies are still searching for the man, and have not provided a description of him.

If you have any information about this case, you are asked to call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.

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