A dog survived a violent police pursuit in Pierce County, Washington, after being thrown through a car’s windshield during a high-speed chase — and then getting up and running away from the crash scene, according to police.
A Crash Severe Enough to Eject a Passenger
The incident unfolded during a police pursuit involving a driver who was later arrested on multiple charges. As officers tried to stop the vehicle, the chase escalated to high speeds, and the vehicle was ultimately involved in a crash severe enough to send the dog through the windshield.
Despite the force of the impact, police said the dog appeared to land on its feet. Moments after being thrown from the vehicle, the animal was seen getting up and running off from the scene, and the footage authorities released quickly drew attention for how unlikely the outcome was.
@nbcnews In Pierce County, Washington, a dog seemingly landed on its feet and ran off after being ejected through the windshield of a car during a high-speed police chase. The driver was arrested on several charges and the dog is doing OK, according to police.
The Dog Is Doing Fine
Police later confirmed the dog survived the incident and was doing okay, with no additional injuries reported. Its condition after fleeing the scene was described as stable — a rare bright spot in a situation that could easily have ended very differently.
The Driver Faces Multiple Charges
The driver involved in the chase was taken into custody and arrested on several charges. Authorities haven’t released further details about those charges or what led officers to initiate the pursuit in the first place, keeping the public focus mainly on the dog’s survival and the chase’s conclusion.
High-speed pursuits carry real risk for drivers, officers, passengers, and bystanders alike, and unrestrained animals inside a vehicle only add to that danger, since sudden stops or collisions can easily cause serious injury. In this case, the dog’s survival stood out as an unusually fortunate outcome from a high-impact crash. Authorities have not released further updates beyond confirming the dog’s condition and the driver’s arrest.