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[Music] [Music] Talbet County, Georgia. January 16th, 2021. During a routine traffic check on GA96, police signaled a black Hyundai Elantre with Georgia license plate RTA 6378 to pull over. At first, the vehicle appeared to comply, but suddenly the driver hit the gas and fled. From that moment, a breathless pursuit erupted. [Music] Heat up here. [Music] The car swerved rapidly across multiple lanes. Officers were forced to deploy a pit maneuver, causing the vehicle to spin, but it continued to flee. With every passing second, the risk of tragedy on G96 grew higher. At mile marker 3, police executed a second pit maneuver, forcing the car off the roadway and finally bringing it to a stop, ending the dangerous chase. [Music] big [Music] [Music] again. Do it again. Do it again. [Music] I got 236. [Music] [Music] Jump in your hand. >> Get out of the car. >> Get out of the car. Get out the passenger side. Out of the passenger side. Call out the passenger side. [Music] Don't put your hands down. Don't put your hands down. >> The suspect was quickly apprehended and identified as Bethany Daell, born in 2000. During interrogation, she admitted fleeing because she had no driver's license, no insurance, and had used marijuana just 30 minutes before being stopped. Dodell was taken to the Talbet County Jail facing charges of fleeing to elude police, reckless driving, driving without a license, and operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs. A minor violation might have only led to a citation, but Dowel turned it into a nightmare night. Florida. Florida Highway Patrol deployed units after receiving information about a wanted suspect connected to multiple carjacking incidents. Officers quickly approached and signaled the driver to stop, but instead of complying, the suspect pressed the accelerator and sped away. A reckless decision marked the beginning of a tense pursuit across multiple counties. The vehicle exceeded 100 mph, weaving dangerously through numerous vehicles. Every sharp turn was nothing short of a gamble that could have claimed innocent lives. Multiple units were mobilized, staying close on his trail, coordinating seamlessly to minimize the risk of accidents. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] 840 speed light Yeah. Get them slow down. >> When the pursuit reached a deserted stretch of road, officers performed a pit maneuver, causing the car to lose control, spin out, and crash into roadside trees. The suspect was quickly subdued, ending the frantic escape. 54 on board. 56. See if you can hit him right here. 83653. [Music] >> The suspect now faces a series of serious charges. Fleeing, reckless driving, and direct involvement in carjacking and autotheft incidents. One push of the accelerator to escape, but the price was cold handcuffs and the path of justice awaiting ahead. the right now. Stop. >> Florida, March 26th, 2024. While patrolling on US Highway 19, officers spotted a red sedan speeding and repeatedly cutting off other vehicles, turning the entire roadway into the stage of a breathless pursuit, where every swerve could claim the life of an innocent person. Did you? [Music] Okay. Six. this game. Faced with the dangerous situation, officers were forced to perform two pit maneuvers and the vehicle was finally disabled. However, instead of complying, the suspect brazenly stepped out of the car and confronted law enforcement right at the scene, only surrendering after officers applied control measures. >> Stop the car right now. Stop. Stop the car. >> Stay right [ __ ] there. >> You better stop. Keep your [ __ ] hands up. Stay in the [ __ ] car. >> Sir, she's overdosing. >> Get on the [ __ ] ground right now. >> Get on theing ground. >> She's over. I'm driving her to the hospital. She's okay. >> I got you. I ain't moving. Hey, sir. I ain't moving. >> Get on the [ __ ] ground. >> Get on the ground. >> Get on the [ __ ] ground. >> On the [ __ ] ground. >> That's on right. It sure is. >> Oh, yeah. Upon searching the vehicle, officers discovered methamphetamine, marijuana, and various related paraphernalia. At first, the suspect identified himself as Devon Allen Feifer, but further checks confirmed his true identity as Derek Michael Perry, an individual with a prior criminal record. Perry now faces a series of serious charges: fleeing and eluding, drug possession, resisting, providing false identification, and driving with a suspended license. >> I'm just worried about her, man. Clayton County, Georgia. On August 8th, 2024, at 1:55 a.m., an urgent alert was issued from the Decal Police Department regarding an armed robbery that had just occurred. The suspect identified as Terraris Broton was driving a red SUV with Georgia license plate CNC was 4 to1 carrying two men armed with guns inside. Officers immediately initiated pursuit marking the beginning of a chase that foreshadowed an impending storm of tragedy. Police located the vehicle on Thurman Road. The moment officers approached, the suspect accelerated, running a red light, an act of blatant disregard for the law right before the officer's eyes. On East Conley Road and Cedar Grove Road, the vehicle reached speeds of 85 mph accompanied by reckless maneuvers. Just a split second of error could have cost countless lives. [Music] available that way. Got you. >> Passing more road coming back up to 675 pass. >> Passing more road [Music] coming up. We're passing over more road. >> Crossing over. >> Upon reaching a gas station, the suspect dropped off an accomplice and then sped away again. Unable to let it continue further, officers executed a pit maneuver, forcing the vehicle to spin sideways, lose control, and flip over in the yard of a residential home. Dust clouded the air, sirens blared, and in an instant, the entire neighborhood was engulfed in breathless tension. [Music] Going back eastbound towards on road. He keeps doing loop. So y'all should be able to get up here. [Music] Just 41 to a curve outside 47 mph. [Music] Coming up east con here. [Music] [Music] Stay just like that. Don't [ __ ] move. Come here, Tarzan. Off. Don't move. Can you crawl out? >> No, sir. >> Are you sure? >> Try to crawl out. Listen to me very carefully. You see my gun right here? >> Yes. I can't see. >> You see this light? >> Yeah. >> That's my gun. >> Trying to get him in custody. Put your arm straight out in front of you. Straight out in front of you. Lay on the ground. Lay on the ground. Don't move. >> Police units and the K9 unit quickly subdued the suspect. Inside the vehicle, officers recovered a Glock on the passenger side floorboard and a SCY 9 mm with a pink grip and extended magazine. Taurus Broton now faces charges of armed robbery, fleeing and eluding, reckless driving, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Broton thought that speed and firepower would pave his escape, but it was that very mistake that delivered him straight into jail. You got me. >> Forest City, Arkansas. August 16th, 2024. While on patrol, officers received information from the St. Francis County Sheriff's Office about a red Dodge Ram being pursued as it sped northbound. When the vehicle reached McDaniel Avenue, police quickly blocked its path and became the lead unit in the chase. The suspect completely ignored traffic signals, weaving recklessly through other vehicles and forcing multiple drivers to swerve in panic. It was hard to believe that a single wrong turn could have transformed the street into a tragic crash scene. Now we're running 31's primary Washington and Dedric Arkansas X-ray Henry Adam X-ray 81 Henry Octon black male drivers speed 37 Seven. 31 Washington behind. TV. Faced with the danger, officers executed a pit maneuver, sending the truck off the road and flipping it into a ditch, leaving its front end heavily damaged. As the dust settled, the suspect stumbled out of the vehicle, still clutching a beer can. Undeniable evidence of intoxication. TV. TVI TV. [Applause] Hands. Hands. Hands. Hands. Hands. Show me your hands. Don't rush that car. Don't rush that car. Don't rush it. Get back behind cover. Get back cover. Get behind cover. Show me your hands. [Music] Show me your hands. >> Crawl up here to me. >> Crawl up here to me. Hands up. >> Hands up. >> Hands up. Hands up. [Music] >> Walk up here. Hands up. Hands up. >> Hands up. >> Hands up. >> Hands up. Hands up. >> Hey yo, watch that car. Watch that car. Watch that car. >> I got the car. I got the car. >> Oh my god. >> Clear. Clear. [Music] >> City. >> The suspect was quickly subdued and identified as Andre T. Hunter. He was transported to a medical center for evaluation before being booked into jail. Hunter now faces multiple charges. Driving under the influence, operating a vehicle without a license, driving without insurance, and consuming alcohol on the highway. On January 15th, 2024, at 900 p.m., Florida Highway Patrol officers spotted a Chevy Silverado traveling 85 miles per hour in a 50 mph zone on US Highway 441 in Mount Dora. The suspect was identified as Cory Michael Wakefield, 21 years old. When officers signaled for a stop, the suspect sped away at more than 110 mph into Orange County. Troopers immediately initiated pursuit. [Music] I guess why are you near the area of Ola Beach Road. Officers executed a pit maneuver, causing the vehicle to roll multiple times. Officers quickly approached to assist. The suspect was injured and transported to a hospital for emergency treatment before being taken into custody. At the scene, officers discovered the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Lake County. Inside were a wallet and a sock containing the suspect's Florida identification card, $337, a debit card, 14 Alprazole pills, nine clonzepam pills, and a bag of white powder that laboratory testing confirmed to be a mixture of cocaine and fentinil. Further investigation revealed the suspect's driver's license had been revoked since 2022 and that he had multiple outstanding warrants in the state of Maryland. [Music] hit somewhere north over 71. The suspect faces charges including drug possession, vehicle theft, reckless driving, fleeing causing injury and property damage, resisting officers, providing false information to police, and driving with a suspended license. He is currently held without bond at Lake County Jail. Northbound. >> Atlanta, Georgia, July 31st, 2021. A black Chrysler 300 brazenly circled in the middle of the intersection at Jonesboro Road and Lakewood Avenue. When police activated their sirens to signal a stop, the driver, instead of complying, slammed the accelerator, sparking a high-speed chase through the crowded city streets. This reckless stunt threw the entire area into chaos. We are crossing over Brownville. [Music] barely going to stop traffic road traffic [Music] more traffic right here on Del The vehicle sped southward, forcing other drivers to swerve to avoid collisions. Each lane change put innocent lives at serious risk. Upon reaching Cleveland Avenue, the driver recklessly mounted the curb, causing the right rear tire to blow out, yet continued accelerating as if nothing could stop him. [Music] Right on freeway. Right. Right on freeway. >> Brakes on this side. So be careful. Walk down on freeway. Walk down on freeway. Cal on Brown's wheel here in a second. Westbounds wheel. All [Music] [Music] right, dude. He's almost blown in now. >> Watch on coming traffic. Watch my brakes. Clear all the way down. Dropped in lowest lane. Get off the regular street from the turn. He breaks better. Got unit right here in front of him. The connector over the connector 42 still primary 797 secondary cross over the connector. >> We got traffic here at the light. He went through the parking lot. Hey, you're making the parking lot. >> One tire down. One tire down [Music] under 85 northbound on Metropolit Road. >> Clear. Westbound Perg, [Music] low hair cut, dark selected white shirt. We're crossing over Avery Road. [Music] Avery. Don't get on the highway, [ __ ] I dare you. Oh, you doing [ __ ] up now. We are turning right onto the connector. [Music] >> Turn right onto the connector. >> Uh, left lane. We're going 35 85 north of 156. >> We're almost We're almost 66. >> Uh we're going about 80. Setting up for 42 bit attempt. Uh failed. >> Setting up again. We'll cross under prior road. He's going to try to fit him again. northbound approach and fire up. >> Seeing an obscured intersection ahead, officers executed a pit maneuver. The Chrysler spun sideways, skidded off the road, collided with a parked semi-truck, and finally came to a complete stop. The suspect, along with a passenger, abandoned the vehicle, and fled into the woods. Police immediately pursued and after several minutes, the suspect was apprehended. He was taken to a hospital for a health check before being transferred directly to Fulton County Jail, facing multiple charges. A single reckless act at the intersection ignited a chain of chaos, showing how one individual's impulsive behavior can endanger an entire community. Muskagon, Michigan. The evening of January 7th, 2024. Police patrolling the area of Lakeon Avenue and Dyson Street spotted a white Ford Crown Victoria matching the description of a recently stolen vehicle. When officers activated their stop signals, the suspect identified as Jir Brown immediately hit the gas and fled. going to be behind that stolen Crown Vic maker Nora Victor 296. We are Wood and Pullbrook South on Wood >> South. up to Hackley. >> Calling out coming up to Hackley. Speeds are 57 cross. Speeds are 57. Coming up to Hackley 57. >> Through Hackley. >> Clear right. Clear right. >> Through Hackley. South traffic. Light traffic >> southbound 21. The car sped through multiple intersections at more than 70 mph in a zone limited to 25 mph, ignoring stop signs and red lights. It nearly collided several times while making sharp turns, swerving across lanes, and jumping curbs. The quiet streets of Moskegan turned into a dangerous racetrack in an instant. >> Watch out. Watch out. Watch out. We're going to crash. >> Clear right. Clear right. 711. Show me behind the chase car through man. Still southbound. Speed 60. Speed 60. Speeds are 60. >> 60. 2122. >> We're clear right. >> Clear left. >> Southbound passing Broadway. >> Southbound passing Broadway 2122. >> Westbound. Not summit. Summit 2142. >> I'm going to try and pit as soon as we can here. >> Next turn. >> Speeds are 50. >> Clear left. Clear right. Clear left. Clear right. >> 60 speed on 213. >> On Lincoln Avenue. Officers applied a pit maneuver, causing the vehicle to spin sideways and come to a stop on the roadside. Three occupants bolted in different directions. Jare Brown was restrained as soon as he stepped out of the car. Jurelius Randall was caught nearby with two concealed handguns and several rounds of ammunition. The third suspect, Daquan Hicks, was pursued and apprehended in the yard of a residence. >> Lincoln 2143. We can stay with our guys. [Music] >> Drive custody. We got several people out on here. My car might be a buck. What? >> Did you say something about a gun? >> No. >> Roll over. >> Shut up. >> All three were quickly taken into custody with Daquan Hicks transferred to the Muskigan Juvenile Transition Center. The vehicle was returned to its rightful owner. Grant County, Arkansas. While police were conducting a traffic checkpoint, the driver identified as Carlos Smith, 31 years old from Lamar, suddenly hit the gas and fled. During the pursuit, speeds at times exceeded 90 mph. A reckless decision turned a routine check into a high-speed nightmare. Travis shower semi hand. [Music] [Music] [Music] Lady, New Jersey. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] TV traffic. [Music] brakes on. Yeah, very clear. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Sorry guys. [Music] hospital [Music] as well. [Music] The vehicle raced away at high speed, weaving continuously to evade pursuit. Each swerve by the suspect placed other motorists in danger. Seeing this, officers executed a pit maneuver to try to stop the vehicle, but the suspect stubbornly accelerated, continuing his desperate escape attempt. [Music] What are you going to try? 57. [Music] All right, there you go. Down [Music] 57,000. [Music] [Music] [Music] Hey, double Oh, [Music] [Music] really bad. [Applause] [Music] It's not [Music] good. I have I got I got it. Ready? Troopers deployed spike strips to stop the car, but were unsuccessful. Finally, after traveling several more miles, the vehicle lost control and veered off the roadway. Officers then executed another pit maneuver and surrounded the vehicle. The suspect abandoned the car and fled on foot, but was quickly subdued. Police confirmed that Carlos Smith already had multiple outstanding warrants in several states, including Arkansas, and now faces a new set of charges from the Arkansas State Police Georgia. On October 2nd, 2022, a white Toyota Corolla was spotted by police traveling at 98 mph in a 70 mph zone. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the driver refused and sped straight onto I75, reaching speeds of up to 110 mph, setting off a chase where recklessness collided head-on with human lives. Police deployed spike strips, but the suspect swerved into the emergency lane to evade, continuing to race through traffic. With just a split-second mistake, the highway could have turned into a deadly disaster. Heat. Heat. When a safe opening appeared, troopers executed a pit maneuver, sending the car spinning. ing sideways, slamming into a guardrail, and skidding off the road into a wooded area. But the suspect still refused to stop. He leapt out of the vehicle and bolted into the forest as if he believed he could escape. everyone. [Music] >> Thanks to a K9 unit and multiple support teams encircling the area, the suspect was captured within minutes while hiding behind the porch of a house. Inside the abandoned backpack, police discovered a firearm and multiple prepackaged bags of marijuana. The suspect was identified as 23-year-old Brandon Rosier of Columbus, Georgia, a man with a long list of felony warrants. Records from Muskaje and Mitchell County showed Rosier was wanted for armed robbery, probation violation, possession of a firearm by a felon, kidnapping, and conspiracy to commit a crime. After his arrest, Rosier was transported to Loun County Jail for processing. A desperate escape attempt ended in the police net, and this time there was no way out. Atlanta, Georgia. About 9 to 31 a.m. January 30th, 2021. While patrolling the interstate, officers observed a white Lexus racing at 105 mph in a 60 mph zone. What began as a routine speed violation turned into a chaotic highway pursuit within seconds. 77. >> Uh, it's a white Lexus. >> The Lexus initially pulled to the shoulder as if to stop, then suddenly accelerated and fled. Officers immediately broadcast the pursuit. At those speeds, the patrol unit struggled to keep up. A stark example of reckless disregard for the safety of others. At the University Avenue exit, the suspect's tire went flat and the vehicle slowed marketkedly. Officers closed and executed a PIT maneuver. The Lexus spun sideways and came to a stop, ending the dangerous chase. [Music] He got off on University. >> Uh, looks like he probably hit something. >> You can show me back 1080. We're on university traveling eastbound. Just cross over prior. He's struggling. He's got front end damage. Clear the fire. Get the [ __ ] on the ground. Get the [ __ ] on the ground. Get on the ground. [Music] I'm going to take you. [Music] Hands on the back. Hands on the back. [Music] >> As the vehicle stopped, two passengers in the rear doors fled on foot. The driver, later identified as Christopher Allen, born 1988, also attempted to run, but was quickly subdued and taken for medical treatment. A subsequent search of the scene revealed an electronic tag frame that could be controlled from inside the vehicle. The displayed plate was reported stolen and registered to a different car. Christopher Allen now faces eight charges, including fleeing, hit and run, driving without insurance, driving with an invalid license and license plate fraud. A routine speed check escalated into a series of serious dangerous offenses. [Music] Baldwin County, Georgia, evening of January 8th, 2021. While on patrol, officers spotted a dark-colored minivan with no tail lights and no license plate. When police activated emergency lights, the driver suddenly accelerated and fled, sparking a pursuit through the heart of Milligville. And no one expected it to end so violently. >> 361 Milliesville 1080 361 1080. We're on North Columbia headed south towards MLK. North Columbia south towards MLK. It's a black minivan of some sort. Black minivan. [Music] Going left on MLK. Left on MLK. No 28 displayed. See if I can hit him here. >> We're clear north on MLK. On MLK headed towards Jefferson. [Music] Milligville. We're at Jefferson. Making a right. Southbound Jefferson. Southbound Jefferson. [Music] >> Clear. Jefferson. Making a right. We're southbound on Jefferson. down right here. Got too much traffic right now to hit, but we're coming up to Montgomery now. Jefferson and Montgomery. The suspect, identified as Forest Trees, drove the vehicle across multiple streets, repeatedly crossing lanes and running red lights. When the vehicle made a right turn, its speed slowed. Officers executed a pit maneuver, causing the vehicle to spin, slam into the curb, and roll multiple times before coming to a complete stop. Inside the vehicle, passenger Rihanna Heron was heard crying for help while trees bolted into the dark woods and vanished. Officers quickly rescued Heron from the wreck. The crash left her with hip pain, requiring hospitalization. [Music] really good. We're at Hancock and we are making a left on the Hancock headed out 22 towards Sparta. Looks like it's one occup [Music] roll over pit roll over. Pit roll over MS and route river bridge. >> Hey, stop. Show me your hands. Stop. Stop. A search of the hotel room where the two had been staying uncovered methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Heron stated the items belong to trees. A warrant was subsequently issued for forest trees. >> Lee County, Florida, night of September 23rd, 2023. A Florida Highway Patrol officer discovered a red Dodge Charger leaving the parking lot of Romance Nightclub. As soon as it entered the roadway, the car accelerated and ran a red light. When the officer activated emergency lights and ordered the vehicle to stop, the driver ignored the signal and continued to speed away. What seemed like a simple traffic violation quickly turned into a tense pursuit, marking the beginning of a chaotic night on the highways of Lee County. Heat. Heat. Don't run. 1737 65 1050 >> 1737. >> It's going to be a red chargerless prior to me. is take off. 23 28 Riverside and Palm Beach headed north on Riverside. Vehicle still gone. >> I think you can tell 10:49. >> The chase only ended when the vehicle slowed down and turned into a residential area. Seizing the opportunity, the officer immediately closed in, forced the vehicle to a complete stop, and quickly subdued the suspect safely. >> That's 104. >> The vehicle. Let me see your hand. >> Let me see your hand. >> Hey, 1737. >> I have that driver 1015. He's in the car. If you can have 1049, my 1020 should be active on CAD. You're free between Riverside and Edgewood. >> The suspect was identified as Juan Pasal, 22 years old, who previously had one conviction for driving under the influence in 2021. This time he admitted to drinking before driving and now faces additional charges. Second offense driving under the influence, fleeing reckless driving along with multiple other traffic violations. Lee County, Florida, May 2nd, 2025. What seemed like a routine traffic stop quickly escalated into a high-speed chase when the driver deliberately ignored the officer's command. It's kind of slow. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> All right. Go straight. The pursuit stretched across several miles and only ended when the lead officer executed a pit maneuver, forcing the car to spin sideways and come to a halt in the middle of the road. Officers immediately subdued the suspect and fortunately no one was injured. >> Get out of the car. Yeah. [Music] Get out of the car. Get out of the car. >> Get out of the car. Get out of the car. Your head. Put your hands up. A2 I has since been taken to the Lee County Jail and now faces multiple serious charges. A reckless decision to disregard the law has landed him behind bars. Escambia County, Florida, April 18th, 2023. While patrolling on I 10, police discovered a white Infinity with dark tinted windshield driving recklessly. When signaled to stop, the driver did not comply, but accelerated to flee, turning the entire highway into a deadly trap. Within just a few minutes, the vehicle sped up to more than 130 mph, repeatedly making illegal lane changes, an act that disregarded the lives of himself and those around him. Get ready, bro. 1031 right now. >> The chase extended to exit number five where the car lost control and crashed directly into a civilian vehicle. One passenger in that car had to be hospitalized. Meanwhile, the suspect quickly abandoned the vehicle and ran away. Police and the K9 unit swiftly pursued and successfully subdued the suspect. Yeah, looks Oh [ __ ] Heat. Send me the dog. Send me the dog. The suspect was identified as Isaiah Jamal Collie. A search of the car revealed a duffel bag containing one Glock handgun, one AK- style rifle, and 6.6 g of marijuana. The suspect was taken for medical evaluation before being transferred to Escambia County Jail. He now faces a series of charges including fleeing and eluding police, reckless driving, aggravated battery causing injury along with possession of weapons and narcotics. >> Gwinet County, Georgia. On the evening of March 3rd, 2022 while patrolling northbound on I 85 near mile marker 92, officer D. Thomas spotted a silver Porsche Cayman speeding and swerving erratically. When signaled to stop, the driver ignored the command and hit the gas. A reckless decision that turned the highway into a chaotic and dangerous scene. Going northbound coming up to exit 96. He's in HOV. Exit 96. Hello. North Crest Road 96. Still northbound number one lane. Clear. Northbound number one. He's [Music] passing at the time. >> Coming up to exit 99. Clear. Coming up to exit 99. Pretty sure it was a Porsche. Porsche. Looks like he's jumping off. Standby. Tracks getting real tight. >> Jump off. >> Uh, he's still going northbound. I can still see him. Traffic is the road bad. I'm in the HO number one lane. >> Continuing northbound tracking there. [Music] Looks like he's jumping towards exit 99. >> The car sped past mile marker 96 at over 119 mph, weaving constantly and even driving onto the right shoulder. Near mile marker 99, the suspect lost control, crashing into a tow truck carrying a pickup and becoming trapped underneath. Fortunately, no one was injured, though the consequences nearly became a tragedy. [Music] >> Looks like a 1050. Real bad. 1050. 1050. Let's go ahead and start 52. It's 51 as well. 1050. They're going to be uh one quarter. You stupid. >> Hey, show me your hand. Both of them. Don't [ __ ] move. >> The suspect was identified as Victor Allan Smith, who appeared drowsy with red eyes and slurred speech, suspected of being under the influence. After medical evaluation, Smith was transferred to Gwinet County Jail. He now faces multiple serious charges, including driving under the influence, fleeing recklessly, endangering others, causing a serious accident, along with numerous traffic violations. One decision to disregard the law put Smith in legal jeopardy and endangered the lives of many innocent people. King George County, Virginia, September 15th, 2022. A local robbery quickly turned into an interstate pursuit. When officers attempted to block the suspect's vehicle, the suspect hit the gas and sped straight toward Maryland. Within minutes, the incident had escalated into a deadly run with speeds exceeding 120 mph. [Music] 79 speeds are 120 right now right lane right Yeah. [Music] Speed 120. [Music] New York stop at 301 [Music] time. [Music] The vehicle weaved across US 301, ignored red lights, raced across a bridge, and entered Maryland. At such speed, any collision could have been catastrophic. Yeah, county pulled out behind you, but they're far back trying to catch up. You want them to take over whenever they get up here. [Music] 1050 1050 1050 two cars two cars 5 1050 I got the 1050 [Music] Which car is it? >> This is a suspect vehicle. >> Suspect vehicle is the blue one, right? >> Yes. Driver, let me see your hands. >> Let me see. Hands. Hands. >> Let me see. >> Let me see your hands. Let me see your hands. >> I got movement inside the vehicle. >> Out of the vehicle. >> Negative. 3016. >> Stay right there where you're at. >> Don't move. >> Don't move. >> I got pastor on the other side. [Music] >> Don't move. Look away from me. >> Yeah. Go ahead and cover. >> I got cover. Is >> there anybody else on the other side? >> Yes, there's a passenger. >> Okay. >> Put your hands behind your back right now. Put your hands behind your back. >> Police cruisers stayed close behind, at times, even deploying spike strips, which the suspect managed to evade. At its peak, at an intersection, the vehicle ran a red light and slammed head-on into a civilian car, making a left turn. The impact at 109 mph left both vehicles heavily damaged. No one expected the crash to happen so suddenly, leaving a chaotic scene in an instant. Officers immediately moved in to assist. The suspect remained conscious, complaining of leg pain, while the front seat passenger was unresponsive. The civilian driver was injured and rushed to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while a young passenger in the suspect's car died 2 days later. A life lost, all because of reckless minutes behind the wheel. Because a minor was involved, names have been withheld. The Maryland Attorney General's office has taken over the investigation, and the suspect faces a series of serious charges. This stands as a painful reminder. A single decision to flee can turn an ordinary road into the end of someone's life. And justice must now answer for all those wrong choices.
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