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us-news1 day ago•24 min saved

NJ Teens Steal $220K G Wagon, Spark Hours-Long Police Chase That Ends in Fatal Crash

Four New Jersey teens allegedly stole a $220,000 2024 Mercedes-Benz G Wagon, prompting hours of police pursuit that ended when the vehicle crashed head-on into a Hyundai in Mays Landing, killing two occupants. The teens were captured and charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, joyriding and eluding police; the victims, Robert Barr Jr., 54, and Alice Stilwell, 67, longtime couple from Egg Harbor Township, were described as beloved family members. One teen, 18-year-old Nayshaun Brown, and three minors were in the vehicle; authorities have not publicly identified the driver.

via New York Post|

#car-chases #car-crashes #carjacking

law-enforcement8 months ago•8 min saved

NY State Police Acquire Mustangs to Target Social Media Clout Chasers

New York State Police are planning to add Ford Mustangs to their fleet to enhance high-speed pursuit capabilities, following a trend among various police departments nationwide that favor Mustangs for their speed and handling, especially in response to rising high-speed chase incidents and social media influencers evading police.

via The Autopian|

#car-chases #high-speed-pursuits #law-enforcement

news1 year ago•0 min saved

Park Police Implement New Rules After Car Chases and Crashes in Trump’s D.C.

U.S. Park Police have conducted at least 10 car chases in D.C. over the past three weeks amid increased federal law enforcement activity related to President Trump, targeting drivers for minor violations like tinted windows and fake tags.

via The Washington Post|

#car-chases #dc #law-enforcement

law-enforcement2 years ago•1 min saved

Portland Police Bureau Implements Safer Guidelines for Vehicle Pursuits

The Portland Police Bureau has announced that they will be loosening their restrictions on officers starting car chases, citing an increase in people fleeing from traffic stops and driving dangerously. The new policy creates a new set of factors and safety standards for supervisors to consider before authorizing a chase. The change comes after previous policy restrictions were seen as impeding officers' ability to quickly intervene and end dangerous driving behavior.

via Fox 12 Oregon|

#car-chases #law-enforcement #policy-change

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Mastering the Art of Budget-Friendly Car Chase Filming

YouTuber Paul E.T. demonstrates how to recreate epic car chase scenes on a budget using 1/10 scale radio-controlled cars, a 65-inch TV with demo software, and a projector to simulate road movement. He also ingeniously uses sound mixing from Grand Theft Auto V to enhance the realism. The results are impressive and offer a cost-effective alternative to expensive film productions.

via Jalopnik|

#car-chases #diy #entertainment

entertainment3 years ago•10 min saved

Ranking the Top 19 Movie Car Chases.

From Freebie and the Bean to Ronin, here are the 19 best movie car chases ranked. The list includes classics like Bullitt and The French Connection, as well as modern favorites like Baby Driver and Mad Max: Fury Road. The Fast and Furious franchise also makes an appearance with the original film's quarter-mile drag race scene. These chases range from the outlandish (a submarine in Fast 8) to the practical (a wooden bridge jump in The Man With The Golden Gun), but all are thrilling and memorable.

via The A.V. Club|

#action #car-chases #entertainment