17 Oct 2026, Sat
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Running from Arkansas State Police is unwise even for a skilled driver in a fast car, so attempting it in a Chevy Monte Carlo while lacking driving talent is especially foolish. Add alcohol to the mix, as one driver did, and the outcome was predictable.

Combining poor judgment, a modest car, and impairment is a recipe for a quick and unpleasant end to a chase. The episode is yet another reminder that fleeing police, particularly while drunk, only deepens the trouble a driver faces.