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81 2300 block 86 facing south. We got to be in pursuit. We're going to go east. Okay, guys. Turn away. Watch out for pursuit U-Haul coming up to 8 North primary secondary. We're going to go north. We're going to go north 84 again. 1 in pursuit again pursuit. Uh all Arizona light. Going to go east on Lincoln. No traffic. Cop 15 climbing again van Arizona. >> He's got felony warrants. >> All right, I got it. >> Officers are currently unaware there are actually three people inside the U-Haul. the driver, 27-year-old Austin Krauss, and two of his unidentified associates. Austin has previously been convicted of multiple felonies, including fleeing and eluding police officers, driving a stolen vehicle, and possession of narcotic drugs. in pursuit. You all in virtual traffic stop, boy. Just take that six out one back agency if you're available. We'll take them in case he goes to walk. It's about speed 90 down 56 in pursuit all in direct driving. Johnny Warren coming up to 35 or not climbing back up van. And keep falling. We are right on traffic. Keep falling through 29. Coming up to the right. Going on hard. Going down hard. Go south on 27. South on 27. Right on. On 27. Right on it. We're down to pursuit south driving south belly orange 16. We are southbound 27 through Harrison. Any other lifting will take six. southbound 27. I copy two back to JK Oklahoma right now. All right, we're going to go east on Oklahoma. East Oklahoma 27 negative. We're going to continue eastbound speed 15 climbing west in pursuit hall driving warrant 323. He's sparking a bit. He's sparking a bit. Oklahoma 320th 70. We're running on this track and the other agency will take slow pulling down for the red at 12 135 traffic extremely light. We're at 36 Street on Oklahoma. We are down about 40 curve on Oklahoma MP for reckless driving in pursuit. Use their 50 coming. Okay, we're going up to Chase going to the right of chase. >> Good, good, cool. Going to go through Chase on Oklahoma speed 6 ft through Austin and we're pulling one car in front of us. We're through the right climate release. These are all 90 van. >> It's left back tire is sparking. >> All right. Looks like we got some flat tire here. We're on superior. We are south on superior. St. Francis, a heads up. 66 St. Francis coming. We're coming your way. These are 7 on Superior. We're in St. Francis now. Uh, drag, drag, drag. Still moving. Not my best pit. P. P. We're still moving. 68 major model. Give me your hand. >> GIVE ME YOUR HAND. >> You help them. >> There's two in the car. It's a passenger. >> Someone get to the car. Now you're so tired. >> I just got out of the middle. >> What the [ __ ] Superior. >> Hold on. Don't dick. >> I'm digging. >> I'm a shooter. Hold on. >> You're a what? >> I'm a shooter. >> Eagles on you. >> I don't know. I don't want you to dilly. >> Okay. Thanks for letting me know. >> This is where would you like to say that? We're getting everybody out of the vehicle right now. >> Might be some injuries. Listen, I was not driving. >> I saw you exit the driver's seat and run right in front of me. >> See that car? >> Yes, sir. >> That's me. >> Water. >> No. >> I got several chair, my shoulder. Ow. >> Maybe you shouldn't be running, man. >> You have a male passenger who's unconscious. >> Male passenger unconscious. >> See what you did, man? >> Yeah. You're putting all these people in danger. Is that your family? City have needles on you. Where they at, man? >> Maybe. >> All right, sit up, sir. >> I said I was about to be at A4 and then it took off. >> We're going to stand you up, sir. This foot in front of you right here. >> I'll stand up. I'm cooperating. >> I will cooperate. Please don't game. We can throw him in mind. We need a search on them. Just get the light. I'll keep searching. What do you have concealed in your groin area? >> A ring. A metal ring. >> No, there's something else there, man. >> It's a metal ring. >> Stand up, >> sir. Are you injured? >> Yeah. Yeah. >> What's wrong with you? >> You stop pushing me. I will get in. I promise you. I'm just pushing my hand. >> Okay. >> Why? >> Concussion. >> Why do you have a concussion? >> Please loosen me. >> Can't loosen it right now. Sit up straight and be better. >> I thought my car would be messed up. I wasn't my best fit. Oh, yeah, it is. That's really bad. >> How did that happen? >> Did you hit sticks? Maybe. Oh, no. It's bent. >> Was it Did you fly over this to get up here? >> Yeah. I'll probably need a toe for my squad, too, unfortunately. >> You might need a toe. >> Yeah, >> you might need a toe. >> I didn't say might. >> He says you might need a toe. >> I don't think I said might. I'll probably need a toe for my squad, too, unfortunately. Jesus, man. You scared me. What's wrong with you? >> Okay, ambulance is here to check you out and treat your injuries, sir. I'll help you out. We'll adjust the handcuffs and the ambulance is here for you, sir. >> Too tired. >> Get out or I'm going to help you out. >> Those cuffs are not made for comfort. >> Thank you, sir. >> You were running really good a second ago. You can walk. >> Where am I? >> You're in a park. >> Why? >> Cuz you engaged in a high-speed chase. You crashed and hurt some people >> and then you ran from the police >> and >> you could walk. You just tried to out run like five cops on you. >> What happened? >> What kind of drugs are you on tonight? Are you going to suffer an overdose? >> No. >> Are you sure? >> Just inetamines? >> Yeah. >> Did he get tased? >> He got tackled. >> I don't know how long he Whatever. >> You want to just stand here for a second? I want to make sure I don't need anything for my car. Okay. >> While Austin's passenger's identities are unknown, the female was reportedly taken into custody for possession of drug paraphernalia. All three of them were medically evaluated and cleared. The pursuit spanned over 12 mi and lasted 9 minutes, bringing the average speed at which Austin was fleeing in the U-Haul to 80 mph on residential streets. The U-Haul van, which typically costs up to $60,000, was totaled. According to court records, Austin was charged with felony fleeing eluding causing bodily harm or property damage, felony secondderee recklessly endangering safety, felony possession of narcotic drugs, and resisting obstructing. All charges have been enhanced with a habitual criminality repeater modifier. While his case is scheduled for a plea sentencing hearing on August 26th, 2026, [music] he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. U-Haul might be keeping a close eye on Austin's upcoming hearing because they could be well within the right to sue him for the damage to that van. Even if he purchased Safe Move or Safe Move Plus, those protection plans generally don't cover losses that happened during criminal acts or intentional misconduct. That means Austin's legal problems may not end in criminal court. U-Haul could seek restitution for the damage, towing cost, lost rental income while the van's out of service and other fees for violating the rental agreement. If he's ultimately found guilty, that could strengthen their case. These are the type of problems that come with a decision like fleeing from the police. And the fact this is not the first time he's done it says a lot. The moment you choose to run, you're no longer deciding whether you'll face consequences. You're only deciding how expensive they'll

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