A driver trying to evade police in an Arctic White C8 Corvette Stingray ended up in custody after crashing into a tree in Orange County. The incident happened Monday night after what began as a routine traffic stop, according to information released by the Brea Police Department.
A Short-Lived Escape
Officers attempted to pull the Corvette over, but the driver chose not to comply, instead accelerating away from the patrol vehicle. Dashcam video from the police cruiser shows the Corvette speeding off and making a sharp left turn before disappearing from the camera’s view. The pursuit didn’t last long, though — moments later, officers located the Corvette off the roadway in a wooded area, having left the road and struck a tree head-on, with its front end visibly embedded in the trunk.
A Surrender at the Scene
Despite the severity of the crash, the driver didn’t appear to suffer serious injuries. Dashcam footage shows the individual exiting the Corvette and surrendering to officers with hands raised, and police took the driver into custody without further resistance.
What the Search Turned Up
A search of the Corvette following the arrest offered some context for why the driver chose to run in the first place. Officers found a loaded handgun inside the vehicle along with a controlled substance, and police say those findings likely factored into the decision to flee rather than stop when first signaled.
Authorities haven’t released the driver’s identity or specific details about potential charges, and it’s unclear whether additional suspects were involved or if anyone else was hurt during the incident. The crash left the Corvette heavily damaged, bringing an abrupt end to a brief attempt to outrun police. The investigation remains ongoing.