12 Oct 2026, Mon
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We’ve personally watched Kias driven recklessly by young people, often already damaged in telltale signs of joyriding in a stolen car. This dashcam clip never confirms whether the speeding Kia was boosted, but it would hardly be surprising given the pattern.

The driver took the pursuit off-road in a bid to escape Michigan State Police. Whether stolen or not, the reckless behavior endangered everyone nearby and added to the troubling trend of these vehicles being driven with such disregard.