White U-Haul Hits 64 MPH as Arkansas State Police Pursuit Escalates on Local Roads

Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVDuBTyVXMAwDTvwvzh1Tjg/join Disclaimer: This video is presented for educational and informational purposes only. The information is based on the Arkansas State Police incident report. The charges listed are those documented in the report and should not be interpreted as a finding of guilt. Description On October 2, 2026, Arkansas State Police Corporal Jeff Richardson observed a white U-Haul traveling southbound at 61 MPH in a posted 45-MPH zone. After the trooper turned around to catch up, the driver slowed briefly before continuing southbound. The situation quickly escalated when the U-Haul began swerving within and outside the lanes of travel. After emergency lights and siren were activated, the driver continued accelerating, eventually reaching approximately 64 MPH. Corporal Richardson attempted a tactical vehicle intervention, but the first attempt was unsuccessful. A second intervention was then conducted, resulting in the vehicles becoming interlocked. The U-Haul subsequently struck a mailbox and curb before the vehicles separated. The pursuit then entered a more dangerous stage, with the U-Haul leaving the roadway and the driver exiting the vehicle. Officers responded while the investigation continued. The report also documents suspected impairment, field sobriety testing, and a refusal to provide chemical-test evidence. Watch the full dashcam footage to see how this nighttime pursuit developed and how quickly a traffic violation turned into a dangerous police chase. Incident Details Date: October 2, 2026 Time: Approximately 8:21 PM Location: Batesville Boulevard, Southside, Arkansas County: Independence County Initial Location: 1746 Batesville Blvd Agency: Arkansas State Police, Troop B Officer: CPL Jeff Richardson Badge Number: 256 Suspect Vehicle: 2022 Ford F450 U-Haul Vehicle Color: White Initial Speed: 61 MPH Posted Speed Limit: 45 MPH Maximum Reported Speed: Approximately 64 MPH Vehicle Towed: Yes, by Saffell Towing Pursuit Highlights - Trooper observed the U-Haul traveling 61 MPH in a 45-MPH zone. - The driver initially slowed after the trooper turned around. - The U-Haul began swerving within and outside its lanes. - Emergency siren and spotlight were activated. - The driver continued southbound. - Speed increased to approximately 55 MPH. - The vehicle later reached approximately 59 MPH. - First tactical vehicle intervention attempt was unsuccessful. - The U-Haul accelerated to approximately 64 MPH. - A second tactical vehicle intervention was successful. - The vehicles' bumpers became interlocked. - The U-Haul struck a mailbox. - The U-Haul then struck a curb. - The vehicles separated. - The U-Haul rolled onto its driver-side door and came to rest off the roadway. - The patrol vehicle also left the roadway and spun. - The driver was located inside the U-Haul with two dogs. - Officers observed indicators consistent with possible impairment. - Four beer cans were observed inside the vehicle. - The driver refused the preliminary breath test. - Field sobriety testing was conducted at the county jail. - The report documents six HGN clues. - Significant difficulty was documented during the walk-and-turn and one-leg-stand tests. - The driver later refused a chemical test. Official Charges According to the Arkansas State Police report, the suspect will be charged with: - 27-51-104 — Careless and Prohibited Driving - 5-54-125 — Fleeing by Vehicle or Conveyance, Exceeding the Speed Limit, Felony - 5-65-103 — Driving While Intoxicated, First Offense - 5-65-205 — Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test - 27-51-201 — Speeding More Than 15 MPH Over the Limit - 5-71-218 — Open Container Containing Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle Property Damage The report documents approximately $250 in damage to the mailbox and post. Damage to the Arkansas State Police vehicle was estimated at $2,882, including the left front bumper, left front quarter panel, left front headlight, and front driver-side tire and rim. Damage to the U-Haul was estimated at $600, including damage to the passenger-side rear panel, driver-side mirror, and driver-side body panel. #ArkansasStatePolice #PoliceChase #UHaulPursuit