90+ MPH Chase Through West Memphis After Trooper Attempts Traffic Stop l Driver Flees

Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVDuBTyVXMAwDTvwvzh1Tjg/join Disclaimer: This video is presented for educational and informational purposes only. The information below is based on the Arkansas State Police incident report. Possible charges are identified separately from any official charging decision. Description On September 21, 2026, Trooper Eli Thomas of the Arkansas State Police was stationary near the Riverside scales on Interstate 40 when his front radar detected a passenger vehicle traveling approximately 82 MPH in a posted 65 MPH zone. Trooper Thomas also reported hearing what appeared to be an improper muffler or exhaust system as the vehicle passed. Trooper Thomas initiated a traffic stop near the 280-mile marker. The gray Chrysler 200 exited Interstate 40 toward MLK Boulevard, but the situation quickly escalated as the vehicle continued through a stop sign and accelerated southbound. The vehicle then reached speeds exceeding 90 MPH in a posted 45 MPH zone and continued toward Broadway before disregarding a traffic signal and continuing onto South Loop. Follow the dashcam footage as Trooper Thomas attempts to deal with an increasingly dangerous pursuit involving a gray Chrysler 200 and a driver who ultimately leaves the vehicle on foot. Incident Details Date: September 21, 2026 Time: Approximately 12:10 AM Location: I-40 Westbound near Exit 280 / MLK Boulevard City: West Memphis, Arkansas County: Crittenden County Trooper: Eli Thomas Agency: Arkansas State Police, Troop D Badge Number: 604 Vehicle: 2015 Chrysler 200 Color: Gray License Plate: Arkansas AGP31P Initial Speed: 82 MPH Initial Speed Limit: 65 MPH Later Reported Speed: More than 90 MPH Later Speed Limit: 45 MPH Vehicle Towed: Yes, by Paradise Motors Wrecker Service Pursuit Highlights - Trooper Eli Thomas was conducting radar enforcement near the I-40 Riverside scales. - A gray Chrysler 200 was recorded traveling approximately 82 MPH in a 65 MPH zone. - Trooper Thomas reported an apparent improper muffler or exhaust system. - A traffic stop was initiated near the 280-mile marker. - The Chrysler exited I-40 toward MLK Boulevard. - The vehicle continued through a stop sign. - The vehicle accelerated to more than 90 MPH in a 45 MPH zone. - The vehicle continued toward Broadway and South Loop. - A traffic signal was disregarded. - The vehicle entered South Loop and pulled onto the shoulder. - The driver suddenly exited and ran toward an apartment complex carrying a large backpack. - A passenger was detained while officers secured the vehicle. - West Memphis and Marion police officers responded. - K-9 and drone resources were used during the search. - The driver was not identified in the incident report. Eli Thomas Possible Charges The report does not list official charges, and the driver was not identified. Based strictly on the conduct documented in the report, potential violations could include: - Fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer - Speeding more than 15 MPH over the posted limit - Reckless driving, depending on the applicable facts and charging decision - Failure to stop at a stop sign - Failure to obey a traffic-control signal - Improper muffler/exhaust equipment, if the equipment was confirmed to violate applicable law These are possible charges only, not confirmed charges from the report. The report specifically states that the driver was not identified. Eli Thomas Eli Thomas Official Report Status The incident report identifies the subject as unknown. The vehicle was identified as a 2015 gray Chrysler 200, and the vehicle was towed to Paradise Motors Wrecker Service in West Memphis. #ArkansasStatePolice #PoliceChase #Dashcam