Motorcycle Hits Extreme Speeds on I-40 — Trooper Holds His Line | Arkansas State Police Pursuit

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Motorcycle Hits Extreme Speeds on I-40 — Trooper Holds His Line | Arkansas State Police Pursuit
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🚨 Join this channel for exclusive perks! 👉 [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVDuBTyVXMAwDTvwvzh1Tjg/join ) Disclaimer: This video is intended for educational and informational purposes only. In the early hours of August 20, 2025, Arkansas State Police Corporal Ben Ibarra responded to assist Faulkner County deputies with a fleeing motorcycle on I-40 eastbound. The black sport bike had no visible license plate and was clocked at extreme speeds—pushing 150 to 175 MPH on open stretches. Trooper Ibarra engaged near the Crystal Hill exit, briefly making contact as the motorcycle swerved onto the shoulder and clipped his patrol car while trying to pass. The pursuit pressed onto I-57, where the rider used curves and straightaways to gain distance. Despite Trooper Ibarra’s positioning and tactical attempts to contain the motorcycle, the chase continued deep into rural Arkansas highways. 📌 Incident Details: 📅 Date: August 20, 2025 🕒 Time: 2:58 AM 📍 Location: I-40E (139–153 MM) → I-57 (9–11 MM), Rural Pulaski County, AR 🚗 Vehicle: Black Sport Motorcycle (no plate) 👮 Lead Trooper: Cpl. Ben Ibarra (ASP Troop A) 📌 Outcome: Pursuit discontinued when motorcycle left visual ✔ Motorcycle reached speeds of 150–175 MPH ✔ Rider clipped trooper’s unit during shoulder maneuver ✔ Multiple tactical box attempts made by trooper ✔ Pursuit shifted from interstate to I-57 rural stretches ✔ Chase called off after rider disappeared into the night ⚖️ Likely Charges (Pending Identification): Felony Fleeing (Vehicle) Reckless Driving Speeding 100+ MPH No License Plate Displayed Hashtags: #PoliceChase #ArkansasStatePolice #MotorcycleChase