7 Oct 2026, Wed
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It’s remarkable how much crossing a state border can change the outcome of a police pursuit. A woman in a Chevy Malibu discovered this firsthand after leading Alabama troopers on a high-speed run and then slipping into Florida.

She likely didn’t anticipate just how aggressively Florida troopers handle drivers who refuse to stop. What might have felt like an escape quickly turned into a much tougher situation once she crossed the line.