So, you normally drive that fast. >> Huh? >> Is that what you're telling me? >> Huh? >> You do? All right. Go. >> I can't. >> You're going to have to. I'm going to push you in there if you don't get in there. >> You're going to have to get sideways or something. You ain't got no choice. stupid ass. >> A routine traffic stop quickly turned into a pursuit that would reach speeds of nearly 140 mph. What started as a trooper clocking a Dodge Charger at 77 mph in a 55 zone soon escalated into a dangerous chase across highways and onto Interstate 40. Despite pushing his patrol car to extreme speeds, the trooper struggled to gain ground on the fleeing Charger. The pursuit would ultimately require coordination between multiple units and a perfectly timed spike strip deployment to bring it to an end. But what happened next made the driver's explanation even more surprising. On April 25th, 2026, Arkansas State Police trooper Garrett Bird was patrolling Highway 70 near Lehi in Kittinden County when he observed a white Dodge Charger traveling well above the posted speed limit. Radar confirmed the vehicle was moving at 77 mph in a 55 mph zone. The driver appeared to be a male wearing a white shirt and the Charger displayed what appeared to be a temporary tag. As Trooper Bird completed a U-turn to initiate a traffic stop, something immediately caught his attention. Instead of slowing down, the Charger began accelerating. The trooper quickly realized this was no longer going to be a simple speeding citation. Activating his emergency lights and siren, Bird accelerated in an effort to catch up. at west 40. >> Okay. So, he may come back on 40. >> Yeah, he is turning north right at 79. The Charger continued increasing distance despite the trooper reaching speeds approaching 140 mph. At these speeds, every passing vehicle became a potential hazard. The fleeing driver maneuvered around traffic, past motorists at high speed, and continued showing no signs of stopping. Trooper Bird radioed nearby units and advised them of the pursuit's direction of travel. Approaching the intersection of Highway 70 and Highway 79, the Charger turned north toward Interstate 40. The suspect crossed over the interstate before entering the westbound lanes near the 265 mile marker. Additional troopers began positioning themselves ahead of the pursuit in anticipation of possible intervention. Once on the interstate, the pursuit became even more dangerous. The Charger continued traveling well above 100 mph. According to troopers, the driver used the shoulder to pass slower vehicles and aggressively maneuvered through traffic. Even with emergency equipment activated and speeds reaching extraordinary levels, the gap between the patrol vehicle and the Charger remained significant. Recognizing the danger, troopers began preparing a coordinated stop. Ahead of the pursuit, Sergeant Steve Roberts moved into position near the 256 mile marker. His objective was simple. Deploy a tire deflation device before the Charger reached his location. Everything depended on timing. One mistake could allow the suspect to escape the trap entirely. All right, I'll be at the 256 off. He's passing on his shoulder about a mile before exit 26. He's still westbound. Still about a I'm gaining on you. About a quarter mile ahead of me now, maybe. Let me go fast. All right. Looks like he's going to continue past the 260. Yeah, he's staying on at the 260. What? I already just hit the shoulder again about the 250 kn. All right, he's back in the left lane. Left lane. 259 west. He's throwing up on the semi. He'll probably 258 pass on shoulder 286 back in the lane. As the Charger approached the spike strip position, the driver appeared to recognize what was ahead. The vehicle slowed and attempted to maneuver around the tire deflation device. But the move wasn't enough. The right side tire struck the spikes. Within moments, the pursuit that had stretched across multiple highways was over. The Charger came to a stop along the inside shoulder of Interstate 40. Troopers approached and safely detained the driver without further incident. The driver matched the description originally observed by Trooper Bird at the beginning of the pursuit. Your hands. LET ME SEE YOUR [ __ ] HANDS. PUT YOUR HANDS UP. Keep them up. Keep your hands up. Keep your [ __ ] hands up. WALK. WALK BACK THIS WAY. WALK BACK THIS WAY. WALK. >> That's him. Walk back. Keep your hands up front. Walk backwards. Walk backwards. Walk backwards. Walk. Keep walking back. >> We'll just keep [ __ ] walking. Come out. What's going on? That's him. I thought it was a tent, but >> go down to your knee. >> That makes sense. During contact, troopers reported detecting the odor of marijuana coming from both the vehicle and the driver. A subsequent search led to the discovery of marijuana and rolling papers. The driver was identified as Carious Tynel Kerr, who possessed a valid Louisiana driver's license. When informed he was under arrest for fleeing from law enforcement, Ker reportedly offered an explanation that surprised troopers. He claimed he did not know the trooper was behind him. Considering the lights, sirens, radio traffic, and extreme speeds involved throughout the pursuit, viewers can draw their own conclusions. Krum was transported to the Kittinden County Jail and booked on multiple charges. >> Can you give me over? Which way over? Rock that way to your right. stupid ass. >> What you got going on? >> Talk to me, sir. You good? You good? What's in the car? You ready? >> Yeah. >> Clear the back. I'm open it. I'm going to pop it. >> Backpack. Trunk. I'm going to get the trunk. >> Clear. The net direct. Mercy, did you have >> search? You're under arrest for fleeing. Okay, >> it's over. Okay. Do you just normally drive 120 and pass on the shoulder >> like when I'm trying to get I got to make >> you just normally drive like that? You didn't know I was behind you? Is that what you're telling me? >> No, I didn't. I just I didn't see you. Got some weed in the car. I might be going back. Where you going? I'm going up to my around the back. It's going to be real uncomfortable for you, but >> you do what you got to do. >> You play football? >> Yes, sir. >> Yeah. You're big. Use all it.