The pit-stop maneuver occurred at around 30mph and although the rider was knocked off the bike, he was fortunately uninjured
November 2, 2024 21:06
- An Arkansas trooper shot a motorcyclist who was fleeing a traffic stop.
- The rider was knocked off the bike but was not injured and was taken to jail.
- He now faces multiple serious charges stemming from the high-speed pursuit.
Motorcycles can sometimes become the nemesis of police officers trying to pursue them. In Arkansas, police officers who get close enough to end a pursuit with their bicycles waste no time. Now we have evidence that an ASP officer threw a rider off his bike after a high-speed chase.
It all started when Tanner Seal was stationed on the shoulder of U.S. Highway 78 when a motorcyclist drove by. According to reports in the video description below, Seal allegedly clocked the rider at 80 mph (129 km/h) in a 60 mph (97 km/h) zone. As a result, Hale gave chase and conducted a traffic stop.
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The rider clearly had other ideas, though, as he started off at full speed before coming to a stop. The seal was in hot pursuit, but the rider managed to create a huge gap between himself and the cruiser. Still, the seal managed to catch up for a moment before the rider hit it again. “He was playing games with me,” Hill told the dispatcher. During the chase, both vehicles exceeded 100 mph (161 km/h) multiple times.
Apparently, if the rider does get close enough, the seal won’t let him do it again. Seconds later, the rider slowed down for a corner, and as he turned, the seal struck him and the motorcycle at about 30 mph (48 km/h). The rider, identified as Michael E., reportedly fell off his bike and initially tried to get back on his feet before Hale and another trooper arrested him.
He reportedly does not have any arrest warrant or any other significant reason to run. But as a result of his escape, he was hit with a long list of charges. These include felony eluding, riding without a license, improper use of a turn signal, improper lane change, riding without insurance and reckless driving. Let it be known that Arkansas police will take this aggressive approach if they feel it is necessary. They are so willing to do this kind of thing that sometimes they go to the wrong person entirely.
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