Police have heard no shortage of outlandish excuses from drivers pulled over for speeding, with hospitalized relatives and dramatic emergencies among the favorites. The story one man told after leading the Arkansas State Police on a chase, however, stood out for its sheer creativity.
Whatever the explanation, it did nothing to excuse the decision to run. The tall tale joined the long list of imaginative justifications officers encounter, none of which tend to hold up once the pursuit is over and the consequences arrive.