A high-speed pursuit on Interstate 55 ended with a crash and the arrest of the driver, Jayden Smith. The chase began when Arkansas State Police Trooper Arellano attempted to stop a red Chevrolet Corvette with an expired registration and a covered license plate.
Pursuit Details
The Corvette accelerated rapidly, reaching speeds of up to 156 mph, according to the police report. The vehicle crossed the Arkansas-Missouri state line, where Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers deployed tire deflation devices, deflating the Corvette’s left-side tires.
The Corvette exited onto Missouri State Highway 164, slowed due to tire damage, and was involved in a collision with the patrol vehicle. The driver, Jayden Smith, fled on foot but was apprehended and found to be carrying a backpack with key fobs and his driver’s license.
A search of the Corvette revealed a small amount of suspected marijuana. Smith was taken to the Pemiscot County Jail in Caruthersville, Missouri, and faces multiple charges, including felony fleeing and possession of a controlled substance.
Original reporting: NEA Report (Jonesboro) — read the source article.
