Headings:

1. Introduction

2. The Chase Begins

3. The Prius Driver’s Evasive Maneuvers

4. Cpl. Alkire’s Restraint

5. The Spike Strip Brings the Beginning of the End

6. The Collision and Conclusion

7. Conclusion

Introduction

Arkansas State Police are known for their ability to stop fleeing criminals in just about any situation. Recently, a Toyota Prius driver decided to run from the police, which is not a wise decision considering the boldness of the organization. This pursuit took place in far southwest Arkansas, an area where you’d expect a classic orange Dodge Charger to run from the police on the regular. However, this chase doesn’t have that sort of good ol’boys ending.

The Chase Begins

The chase was captured on dashcam footage from Corporal Shane Alkire’s patrol car. The video shows the fleeing hybrid flying by in the opposite lane with an Arkansas police SUV not far behind. Cpl Alkire flips around and eclipses triple-digit speeds for almost three straight minutes to catch up.

The Prius Driver’s Evasive Maneuvers

As soon as the Prius is in sight of the camera, we see it swerving from the oncoming lane back onto the correct side of the road. The move is so extreme that it’s somewhat surprising that the Prius didn’t put itself in a ditch. As Alkire approaches, we can see that the Toyota driver was attempting to avoid a spike strip on the road.

Cpl. Alkire’s Restraint

Over the next few minutes, Cpl. Alkire shows a great deal of restraint as he avoids pitting the Prius. Each time he gets close, a bystander is driving by on one side of the road or the other. Despite this, Alkire manages to keep up with the Prius, which is traveling at over 100 mph (160 km/h).

The Spike Strip Brings the Beginning of the End

Around the 8:35 mark of the video, police successfully spike strip the Prius, which spells the beginning of the end. The front passenger tire is shredded, but the driver continues speeding. Without the normal amount of traction though, they can’t do much to fight back when the police car comes up from behind and pushes them off of their intended path.

The Collision and Conclusion

Despite trying to avoid traffic, the collision happens near an oncoming motorist. Police push the Prius deep into a ditch before a female gets out with her hands up, and the chase concludes. We’re just glad to see that nobody ended up injured here and that the police managed to keep the public safe too.

Conclusion

In conclusion, running from the Arkansas State Police is not a wise decision, especially when you’re driving a Toyota Prius. The dashcam footage captured by Cpl. Alkire’s patrol car shows how dangerous and reckless this pursuit was. We’re just glad that nobody was injured, and the police managed to catch the fleeing driver. It’s important to remember that when you see flashing lights in your rearview mirror, it’s best to pull over and cooperate with law enforcement.