A Lindale man, Steven Mark Busby, 53, died early Monday morning following a high-speed chase that originated in Cherokee County, Alabama, and ended in Floyd County, Georgia. Floyd County officials released the name of the deceased. According to reports from the Floyd County Coroner’s Office and the Georgia State Patrol, the incident occurred on Alabama Highway. Busby, driving a 2023 Chevy Camaro, was being pursued by a Cherokee County, Alabama, sheriff’s deputy when he lost control of his vehicle while attempting to navigate a turn near Fosters Bend Road. The Camaro reportedly rolled several times before erupting in flames. Busby was ejected from the vehicle during the rolls and was pronounced dead at the scene. WEIS radio news reported that the deputy initially attempted to stop Busby in Alabama, leading to a high-speed pursuit. The deputy reportedly lost sight of Busby after crossing the state line into Floyd County and terminated the chase. While returning to Alabama, the deputy discovered the wrecked and burning Camaro. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement confirming there was no contact between the deputy’s vehicle and Busby’s. The reason for the initial traffic stop and subsequent pursuit remains undisclosed at this time. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the incident.