All articles tagged with #high speed chase
Two high-speed police pursuits are highlighted: in Arkansas, a 3-year-old climbs out of a flipped car after a pursuit, and in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, a car goes airborne during a separate chase. The piece notes the dangers of chases, with 3,336 people killed in U.S. pursuits from 2017–2022, including more than 550 bystanders, contributing to reforms like the NYPD banning high-speed chases for low-level offenses.
A Kentucky man has been charged in a deadly bank robbery that followed a high-speed chase, with federal investigators led by the FBI handling the case.
A white Chrysler 300 fled a traffic stop in Atlanta, outrunning Georgia State Patrol units, including Ford Mustangs, in a high-speed pursuit that zigzagged through streets and onto Interstate 20 before the driver vanished; the dashcam video sparked debate over pursuit tactics and whether aerial or coordinated methods might have been more effective.
A suspect fleeing from CHP officers on the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles exceeded 100 mph, leading to a high-speed chase through various neighborhoods, but it is unclear if the suspect was caught, and foggy conditions hindered aerial coverage.
A woman staying at a sober living home in California stole a minivan, led police on a high-speed chase into Mexico, and was eventually stopped at the border; the vehicle was recovered in Tijuana, and the owner emphasized the importance of mental health and substance abuse support.
A suspect in a homicide led police on a high-speed chase reaching 150 mph, ending when an off-duty deputy, who rejoined the pursuit, deliberately swerved into the suspect's motorcycle, resulting in the suspect's injury and the death of a sheriff's deputy. The incident raises questions about police use of force and off-duty involvement in pursuits.
A suspect wanted for the murder of a sheriff’s deputy led police on a high-speed motorcycle chase on a California freeway, during which the rider was clipped by a car and fell off, resulting in injuries. Deputy Andrew Nunez was shot and killed during the initial incident, and the suspect is being investigated for murder of a peace officer.
A man, Troy Mike Payton, faces state and federal charges after a high-speed chase and crash in Minneapolis that resulted in two deaths and a child's injury, with charges including carjacking, firing a gun during a crime, and fleeing police, carrying potential sentences up to life imprisonment.
Police in Texas captured two of the ten inmates who escaped from Orleans Parish jail, following a high-speed chase involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The escape involved staff assistance, and some inmates, including those captured, face serious charges. Two escapees remain at large and are considered armed and dangerous.
Two suspects were arrested after leading police on a dangerous high-speed chase through Los Angeles and Orange County, reaching speeds of up to 120 mph before stopping at John Wayne Airport.
Multiple suspects were arrested after a high-speed chase through Los Angeles and Orange counties, which began due to reckless driving. The chase involved speeds over 100 mph and ended at John Wayne Airport, where the suspects were apprehended.
A 26-year-old Texas National Guard member, Savion Johnson, was arrested and charged with human smuggling after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase near the Texas-Mexico border. Johnson, who was on active duty with Operation Lone Star, allegedly attempted to evade a checkpoint and led authorities on a pursuit, during which a migrant fled from his vehicle. He was charged with evading arrest, smuggling of persons, and unlawful carry of a weapon, and the investigation is ongoing. Governor Greg Abbott's spokesperson called Johnson a "traitor and criminal" and stated that he may face a mandatory minimum prison sentence of at least 10 years if found guilty.
A Texas National Guard member, Savion Amari Donovan Johnson, was arrested and charged with human smuggling and evading arrest after leading state troopers on a high-speed chase near the U.S.-Mexico border. Johnson, who had been deployed to Eagle Pass as part of the state’s border initiative, was apprehended with a 9-millimeter pistol in the vehicle. If convicted, he could face a mandatory minimum prison sentence of at least 10 years under a new state law. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of law enforcement officials being involved in smuggling activities due to the significant financial incentives.
Newly released video shows 15-year-old Savannah Graziano, who had been allegedly kidnapped by her father after he fatally shot her mother, being gunned down by police in Hesperia, California, following a high-speed chase. The video footage released by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department shows Savannah being ordered out of the truck by police and then struck down by gunfire as she walks towards them. Her father was shot and killed at the scene, and deputies recovered numerous guns and tactical gear from his truck. Savannah’s uncle called for better training to prevent the unnecessary killing of unarmed individuals.
A high-speed pursuit and shootout in Hesperia, California, resulted in the deaths of a teen girl and her armed father, who was a fugitive murder suspect. The incident occurred after an Amber Alert was issued for the girl, who was believed to have been kidnapped by her father after he killed her mother. Video footage shows the deadly outcome after the truck got stuck offroad next to the 15 Freeway in Hesperia, with conflicting reports about who fired the shots. The California Department of Justice is continuing to investigate the incident.