SMITH COUNTY, TX (THECOUNT) — The following is a press release from the Smith County Sheriff’s Office:
On June 14, 2018, at approximately 6:14 pm, Smith County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Hwy 31 West towards Loop 49 in reference to an Agency Assist. Smith County Communications was advised that the Tyler Police Department had been in pursuit with a black motorcycle heading west on Hwy 31 West. The motorcycle was operated by an unknown male suspect with a female passenger.
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Approximately 3 minutes later a Smith County Sheriff’s Office deputy located a motorcycle matching the description given and attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle near the intersection of Hwy 31 West and Loop 49. The deputy observed the motorcycle accelerate and continue at a high rate of speed north bound on Loop 49.
The suspect continued to pass several vehicles in an unsafe manner in an attempt to flee from law enforcement. Precinct 5 Constables were able to get in front of the pursuit in an attempt to stop the vehicle. The suspect then slowed and changed directions to head south on Loop 49. The pursuit continued as the suspect exited and proceeded west on Hwy 31.
As the suspect approached FM 2661 the suspect encountered traffic. As he attempted to slow down, the suspect lost control of the motorcycle and both occupants were ejected. The male suspect who was identified as Sean Waite W/M 34, then fled on foot and was arrested a short time later. source
The female passenger who was identified as Alicia Ann Adams W/F 28, suffered severe injuries as a result of being ejected. Deputies along with a nurse witness attempted to provide first aid until Emergency Medical Services arrived on scene. EMS attempted to treat Adams but unfortunately, she died at the scene.
Waite was arrested and transported to the Smith County Jail where he was originally charged with Evading Arrest W/Veh F/3, Driving While Intoxicated M/B, and Evading Arrest M/B. Waite also had several outstanding warrants for his arrest.
Due to the death of Ms. Adams which was a direct result of Waite’s actions, detectives were able to obtain an arrest warrant signed by Judge Kennedy of the 114th District Court charging Waite with Murder F/1. His bond for this charge was set at $750,000.
For more information on the Smith County Sheriff’s Office visit www.smithcountysheriff.com. The Sheriff’s Office also has a FB page and can be followed on Twitter at @SmithCSO.
Deputies with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a Murchison man in connection with the death of a woman who was the passenger during a motorcycle chase Thursday evening.
Sean Eammon Waite, 34, is charged with first-degree murder.
Sgt. Darrell Coslin confirmed the charge came in connection with the pursuit.
Coslin said Waite was driving the motorcycle when he did not stop during a Tyler police traffic stop and he then left the scene.
The chase ended after the motorcycle crashed on Highway 31 near FM 2661.
The passenger on the motorcycle died.
Coslin said more details would be available shortly.