Police cited the driver for numerous felonies and believe he may have had consumed narcotics
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Pitting a fleeing suspect is something that some police departments don’t even allow. Many consider the practice dangerous but when used properly it can prove exceptionally effective. This example out of Arkansas shows a textbook execution of the maneuver and a nearly perfect result too.
We’ve documented countless examples of PIT maneuvers from all over the nation. Some go well and others end in highly dangerous roll-over accidents. This one features a Dodge Charger police car and an older Chevrolet Tahoe SUV.
According to the report posted by YouTube channel Police Pursuits, Officer Spencer Morris of the Arkansas State Police joined the chase below after hearing that the suspect was entering the highway. As that took place, Morris radioed to another officer to hold traffic back so that the roadway would remain clear and free of traffic, thus providing space for a PIT maneuver.
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The video below shows that despite a lot of traffic on the road that Officer Morris manages to pit the offending driver at the first opportunity. While some states or counties demand that their officers resist the urge to PIT a fleeing suspect, Arkansas allows it even in cases like this where both vehicles are traveling in excess of 100 mph.
Morris lightly pushes the rear of the Tahoe and it loses control almost immediately. According to the report, it hit the outside concrete wall before traveling back across the road and hitting the center divider. Police swooped in and nabbed the driver, who claimed to have a broken arm as a result of the crash.
Police say that he became “pale white” not long after the stop and believe that the suspect had consumed narcotics. EMS evidently provided Narcan and he quickly recovered. He’s now facing charges of failure to register a vehicle, driving on a suspended license, speeding more than 15 over the limit, reckless driving, and fleeing.