100+ MPH Pursuit Turns Dangerous as Arkansas Trooper Battles Fleeing Driver

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 and available dashcam footage. All individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Description On October 9, 2026, Arkansas State Police Trooper First Class Dairren Evans observed a dark-colored Ford Escape traveling westbound on Interstate 40 in Crittenden County at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was reportedly weaving through traffic and traveling without its headlights on. According to the official report, the trooper was traveling at approximately 140 MPH while attempting to catch up to the vehicle. After catching up, he paced the Ford Escape at speeds exceeding 100 MPH while observing the vehicle continuing to drive recklessly. The driver continued fleeing after emergency equipment was activated, including traveling on the right shoulder and weaving through traffic. The pursuit eventually required a Tactical Vehicle Intervention after several attempts. The incident continued after the vehicle was stopped, with the suspect reportedly resisting efforts to place him in custody and making threats toward the trooper. The report also states that the suspect claimed he had been using methamphetamine for several days. The full incident, including the pursuit and the events following the stop, is shown in the video. The official report lists multiple charges related to the pursuit, alleged intoxicated driving, refusal of chemical testing, obstruction, and threats. Incident Details - Date: October 9, 2026 - Time: Approximately 12:07–12:08 AM - Location: Interstate 40 West near the 277-mile marker, Crittenden County, Arkansas - Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape - Vehicle Color: Black - Trooper: TFC Dairren Evans #573 - Agency: Arkansas State Police, Troop D - Vehicle Status: Suspect vehicle - Vehicle Towed: Yes - Incident Type: Vehicle Pursuit Pursuit Highlights - Trooper observed the vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. - The vehicle was reportedly weaving through traffic without headlights. - Trooper reached speeds of approximately 140 MPH while catching up. - The suspect vehicle was paced at speeds exceeding 100 MPH. - The driver continued fleeing after emergency equipment was activated. - The vehicle reportedly passed other traffic using the right shoulder. - The driver repeatedly swerved while the trooper attempted a Tactical Vehicle Intervention. - The suspect vehicle eventually struck the guardrail and stopped. - The driver exited and lay down on the roadway. - The report states that the suspect later resisted being handcuffed. - The suspect allegedly kicked the patrol vehicle's windows. - The suspect allegedly threatened an officer with a knife. - The suspect was transported to Baptist Crittenden Hospital before being booked into the detention center. Official Charges According to the Arkansas State Police report, the driver was charged with: - Speeding — More Than 15 MPH Over Limit — 27-51-201, 27-50-302(7) - Reckless Driving — 1st — 27-50-308(b)(1)(B) - Vehicle Lights — No Lights at Night — 27-36-204 - No Liability Insurance — 27-22-104 - DWI 1st Drugs — 5-65-103 - Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test — 5-65-205 - Fleeing — Felony — Vehicle or Conveyance — Substantial Danger of Death — 5-54-125(d)(3) - Obstructing Governmental Operations — 5-54-102 - Terroristic Threatening — 2nd Degree — 5-13-301(b) #ArkansasStatePolice #PolicePursuit #Dashcam