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Disclaimer: This video is presented for educational and informational purposes only. The information is based on the Arkansas State Police incident report and available dashcam footage. Charges listed are those the trooper stated he was seeking and should not be interpreted as a final court disposition.

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On September 25, 2026, at approximately 10:14 PM, Arkansas State Police Trooper Tanner Mathis was traveling south on Interstate 540 near Fort Smith when he observed three motorcycles that he believed were involved in racing activity. The report states that the lead motorcycle used the right shoulder to pass another vehicle.

As Trooper Mathis caught up with the motorcycle, he noticed that it did not display a license plate. After activating his emergency equipment and attempting to conduct a traffic stop, the motorcycle failed to yield and accelerated away. The pursuit continued toward the Arkansas-Oklahoma state line.

Before entering Oklahoma, the trooper estimated the motorcycle's speed at approximately 140 MPH in a posted 65 MPH zone. The pursuit continued west on U.S. Highway 271, where the motorcycle eventually reached 148 MPH, confirmed by radar.

The pursuit later entered the Pocola and Spiro areas. The motorcycle continued through streets and private properties, including private driveways and residential yards, while the trooper continued attempting to get the rider to stop.

The pursuit eventually continued onto County Road E 1235. According to the report, the motorcycle failed to negotiate a curve and collided with the tree line. Trooper Mathis then located the rider and began checking on him.

The motorcycle was identified as a red 2023 Kawasaki ZX636 and was later towed by Adams Recovery.

Incident Details
Date: September 25, 2026
Time: Approximately 10:14 PM
Location: Interstate 540 South near the 14-mile marker
City: Fort Smith, Arkansas
County: Sebastian County
Trooper: Tanner Mathis
Agency: Arkansas State Police, Troop H
Incident Type: Vehicle Pursuit
Vehicle: Red 2023 Kawasaki ZX636
Vehicle Type: Motorcycle
Initial Reported Speed: Approximately 140 MPH
Posted Speed Limit: 65 MPH
Maximum Reported Speed: 148 MPH, confirmed by radar
Vehicle Status: Towed by Adams Recovery

Pursuit Highlights
- Three motorcycles were initially observed.
- The lead motorcycle reportedly used the right shoulder to pass another vehicle.
- The motorcycle was observed without a displayed license plate.
- Trooper Mathis attempted a traffic stop.
- The motorcycle failed to yield.
- Speeds reached approximately 140 MPH in a 65 MPH zone.
- The pursuit crossed from Arkansas into Oklahoma.
- Speeds reached 148 MPH on U.S. Highway 271.
- Radar reportedly confirmed the 148 MPH speed.
- The motorcycle passed another vehicle using the right shoulder.
- The rider ignored repeated attempts to stop.
- The pursuit continued through Pocola and Spiro.
- The motorcycle traveled through private driveways and residential property.
- The pursuit continued onto County Road E 1235.
- The motorcycle failed to negotiate a curve.
- The motorcycle collided with the tree line.
- The rider was located by Trooper Mathis.
- The motorcycle was later towed.     Tanner Mathis
Charges Listed in the Report
The incident report states that Trooper Mathis was seeking the following charges:
- 5-54-125(d)(2) — Fleeing, vehicle or conveyance, exceeding the posted speed limit — felony
- 27-50-308 — Reckless Driving, 1st Offense
- 27-50-309 — Racing on Public Highway
- 27-14-701 — Owner Fail to Register Vehicle
- 27-14-1005 — Fail to Affix License Plate
- 27-51-308 — Improper Passing on the Right  
Important: These are the charges the trooper stated he was seeking in the report. They are not presented as a final list of convictions or final court outcomes.

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