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Silver Ram Blacks Out at 100+ MPH During Wild Arkansas State Police Pursuit on I-30
Silver Ram Blacks Out at 100+ MPH During Wild Arkansas State Police Pursuit on I-30
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Hot Pursuits  |  2026-08-29

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Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVDuBTyVXMAwDTvwvzh1Tjg/join This video is for educational and informational purposes only. All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. What begins as an 88 MPH speeding stop on I...

Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVDuBTyVXMAwDTvwvzh1Tjg/join This video is for educational and informational purposes only. All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. What begins as an 88 MPH speeding stop on I-430 quickly develops into a dangerous nighttime pursuit involving a silver Dodge Ram 1500, heavy traffic, repeated interstate exits, and speeds exceeding 100 MPH. According to the Arkansas State Police report, Corporal Taylor Elkins observed the pickup drifting between lanes before radar registered 88 MPH in a 65 MPH zone. The truck initially stopped on the shoulder, but as Elkins began approaching, it allegedly accelerated away and the pursuit began. The Ram allegedly reached speeds exceeding 100 MPH while moving across lanes, taking the Otter Creek exit at the last moment and using frontage roads before returning to the interstate. Heavy traffic made it difficult for troopers to safely position themselves for a Tactical Vehicle Intervention. At one point, the report says the driver turned off the truck's headlights and taillights while traveling on the interstate, a maneuver Arkansas State Police refers to as "blacking out." Additional troopers eventually joined the pursuit as the Ram repeatedly moved between I-30 and the frontage road. The pursuit then reaches a critical moment as troopers finally find an opportunity to intervene. Watch the full Arkansas State Police dashcam footage to see how this intense I-30 pursuit unfolds. INCIDENT DETAILS Date: August 17, 2026 Time: Approximately 8:27 PM Initial Location: I-430 Southbound near Mile Marker 4 Incident Area: I-430 / I-30 / frontage roads County: Saline County, Arkansas City Listed: Benton Vehicle: 2015 Dodge Ram 1500 Vehicle Type: Pickup Color: Silver Plate State: Arkansas Initial Radar Speed: 88 MPH Posted Limit: 65 MPH Pursuit Speed: In excess of 100 MPH Primary Trooper: CPL Taylor Elkins #305 Agency: Arkansas State Police, Troop A Additional Troopers Mentioned: Trooper Green, Corporal Miller, Corporal Stevenson Traffic Conditions: Medium to heavy Lights Turned Off During Pursuit: Yes, according to report TVI: Yes Incident Type: Vehicle Pursuit The report identifies the pursuit vehicle as a silver 2015 Dodge Ram 1500 and Corporal Taylor Elkins as the reporting officer. PURSUIT HIGHLIGHTS Trooper clocks Ram at 88 MPH in a 65 Pickup initially pulls onto shoulder Driver allegedly accelerates away from stop Ram exceeds 100 MPH Vehicle moves aggressively across traffic lanes Last-second exit toward Otter Creek Pursuit continues onto frontage road Heavy traffic complicates TVI opportunities Ram repeatedly exits and re-enters interstate Driver allegedly blacks out vehicle lights Multiple Arkansas troopers join pursuit Troopers search for safe intervention opportunity Pursuit continues toward I-30 TVI opportunity eventually develops According to the report, Trooper Green eventually performed the TVI after joining the pursuit with Corporal Miller. OFFICIAL CHARGES The Arkansas State Police report lists the following charges: Felony Fleeing — Vehicle or Conveyance — Substantial Danger of Death Reckless Driving — 1st Offense — Physical Injury Driving With Lights Off to Avoid Detection Battery — 1st Degree False Imprisonment — 1st Degree Possession of Firearms by Certain Persons Possession With Purpose to Deliver Schedule VI — 14g or Less Criminal Mischief — 1st Degree — Damage $5,000–$25,000 Speeding — More Than 15 MPH Over Limit DWI — 1st Possession With Purpose to Deliver Methamphetamine/Cocaine — 2g–10g Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms Theft by Receiving — $5,000–$25,000 or Firearm No Seatbelt Driving on Suspended License Unauthorized Use of Property Open Container Containing Alcohol in Motor Vehicle The report also states that officers located a pistol with two loaded magazines, suspected marijuana and suspected methamphetamine. A search warrant was obtained for a blood sample, and police subsequently confirmed that the Ram had been reported stolen. #arkansasstatepolice #policechase #highspeedchase

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