Arkansas State Police 111 MPH PIT MANEUVER totals Honda Insight ($20k damage) #pursuit #pit #chase

Trooper's Report: On August 8, 2026, I was traveling northbound on Interstate 55 near the 10-mile marker when I observed a silver passenger vehicle merging onto the interstate. The vehicle appeared to be traveling at a high rate of speed. I activated my front-facing radar and confirmed the vehicle was traveling at 95 mph in a posted 75 mph speed zone. I caught up to the vehicle as it continued northbound. The vehicle attempted to change from the outside lane into the inside lane; however, it was unable to do so because the inside lane was occupied by another vehicle. After being unable to change lanes, the vehicle began following the vehicle in front of it too closely. I activated my emergency lights and initiated a traffic stop on the silver Honda Insight, which was displaying Tennessee temporary tag QP122MD, at approximately the 12-mile marker northbound. The vehicle pulled onto the east shoulder and came to a stop. I exited my patrol vehicle and began approaching the Honda Insight. As I approached, I observed the vehicle being shifted into drive and begin fleeing from the traffic stop. I immediately returned to my patrol vehicle and notified Troop D Communications that the vehicle was fleeing and provided our location. I pursued the vehicle as it traveled at speeds in the triple-digits while continuously changing lanes. During the pursuit, the vehicle nearly rear-ended another motorist before changing lanes at the last moment. As the pursuit continued toward Exit 14 northbound, the vehicle traveled from the inside (left) lane onto the exit ramp at triple- digit speeds, crowding another vehicle in the process. The suspect continued fleeing northbound on the service road in the southbound lane. The actions of the fleeing vehicle demonstrated a complete disregard for the safety of other motorists traveling on the roadway. I followed the vehicle onto the exit ramp and remained behind it until we merged back onto Interstate 55 at the 14-mile marker northbound. After merging back onto Interstate 55, the vehicle immediately crossed the outside lane of traffic and moved into the inside lane. I accelerated in an attempt to close the distance between my patrol vehicle and the fleeing vehicle. After closing the distance, I observed a significant amount of traffic ahead. Due to the continued dangerous manner in which the fleeing vehicle was being operated and the immediate danger it posed to the public, I performed a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI) on the vehicle. The TVI was successful, causing the fleeing vehicle to exit the roadway to the east. After leaving the roadway, the vehicle struck the cable barrier system located in the east roadside ditch before continuing into the I-55 service road, where it came to rest with disabling damage to all parts of the vehicle. I also exited the interstate to the east and entered the service road in order to avoid positioning my patrol vehicle facing the wrong direction in oncoming traffic. While exiting the interstate I sustained functional scratches to the rear drivers side quarter panel and passenger side front and back door from the cable barrier. After stopping, I exited my patrol vehicle and began issuing commands to the driver. Trooper Rafael Garcia arrived on scene and was able to gain compliance from the driver, ordering him out of the vehicle and onto the ground. Once the driver was on the ground, I left the position I had been using as cover and assisted Trooper Garcia in taking the driver into custody. The driver was taken into custody without further incident and transported to the Crittenden County Detention Center. Once at the Crittenden County Detention Center I performed a Standardized Field Sobriety Test on the driver. The driver had previously stated that he had a previous gun shot wound to his leg, due to this the only test that was performed was Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus where all 6 clues were present. I consulted with the Crittenden County DPA and restitution will be sought for the damages to State property. The driver, Kelly Williams, was charged with the below listed offenses: 27-50-308(b)(1)(B) 1st Reckless Driving – 1st 5-38-203(b)(2) Criminal Mischief – 1st degree 5-54-125(d) Fleeing – Vehicle or Conveyance 5-65-103 1st Drug: Driving While Intoxicated – DWI 1st Drugs 27-16-303 Driving on a suspended license 27-22-104 No liability insurance 27-50-302(7) Speeding – more than 15 MPH over limit 27-51-305 Following too closely State Property Owner Information: Arkansas Department of Transportation - Legal Division Approximate Damage Amount: $1,000.00 Pursuing Agency Owner Information: Department of Public Safety Approximate Damage Amount: $2,280.51 Suspect's Vehicle Owner Information: Kelly Williams Approximate Damage Amount: $20,000.00