Chevrolet Camaro attempts to flee Arkansas State Police (110+ MPH) to Memphis, TN

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On December 27, 2025, I, Trooper Eli Thomas, was stationary on the shoulder of Interstate 40 eastbound near the 281 mile
marker. While stationary, I observed a white Chevrolet Camaro traveling eastbound in the right lane pass my location. I
conducted a license plate check on the vehicle. After receiving a return, I ran the registered owner through ATLAS, which
indicated the registered owner’s driver’s license was suspended.
I began to catch up to the vehicle and made contact with it near the 283 mile marker. I attempted to initiate a traffic stop due to
multiple traffic violations. I observed the vehicle traveling in the right lane following too closely behind a truck pulling a trailer,
with less than one car length between the vehicles. I also observed the vehicle make an improper lane change by failing to
signal while moving from the right lane across two lanes of traffic toward the outside left lane. I activated my emergency lights
to initiate the traffic stop.

The vehicle failed to yield and continued traveling eastbound in the center lane at approximately 68–70 miles per hour. I then
activated my emergency siren; however, the vehicle continued eastbound for approximately one-half mile while maintaining a
constant speed.

I began to conduct a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI) maneuver and attempted to make contact with the rear passenger side
of the vehicle. Due to traffic conditions, I disengaged the maneuver. Upon disengagement, the vehicle rapidly accelerated,
reaching speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour.

The vehicle continued eastbound and crossed into the state of Tennessee. I maintained visual contact with the fleeing vehicle
and notified dispatch that I was in pursuit. I requested that the Tennessee Highway Patrol be notified. I continued following the
vehicle to maintain visual contact while awaiting available THP units.

The vehicle exited the interstate at Riverside/Front Street and traveled southbound on Front Street. I maintained visual contact
as we proceeded southbound. After passing Beale Street, I was instructed to terminate the pursuit (10-22).