What started as a routine traffic stop quickly turned into a dangerous high-speed pursuit through Troup County, Georgia — and the heart-stopping footage is now going viral online.
According to officials, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) troopers attempted to pull over a silver Chevy Malibu for reckless driving late Saturday afternoon. Instead of stopping, the driver allegedly sped off, reaching speeds of over 100 mph on narrow county roads lined with trees and homes.
The chase, captured on dashcam, shows the Malibu weaving dangerously between lanes and ignoring multiple stop signs. Troopers can be heard over the radio calling for backup as the pursuit barrels through residential areas and farmland.
“He’s not stopping! Passing vehicles on double yellow — speeds 95 to 100!” one trooper shouts in the video.
The tense pursuit continued for nearly 15 minutes, with officers using sirens and loudspeakers to urge the driver to pull over. At one point, the Malibu narrowly missed an oncoming truck, swerving onto the grass before regaining control.
Eventually, troopers deployed a PIT maneuver — a tactical move designed to safely spin out the fleeing vehicle. The Malibu skidded to a stop on a rural stretch of road, where the driver opened the door and briefly tried to flee on foot before being tackled and handcuffed.
Authorities later identified the suspect as a 24-year-old male from LaGrange, Georgia. Police say he now faces multiple charges, including fleeing and attempting to elude, reckless driving, and endangering the public.
“This driver put countless lives at risk,” said GSP Sgt. Daniel Wilcox. “We’re thankful no one was hurt, but this could have ended much worse.”
Residents who witnessed the chase described hearing sirens echoing for miles. One homeowner reported that the car sped past their driveway so fast that it shook their mailbox.
“It looked like something straight out of a movie,” the witness said. “I’m just glad they caught him before someone got hurt.”
Social media lit up after the dashcam footage was released, with thousands of comments praising the troopers’ quick response. However, others questioned whether the chase was necessary given the potential danger to bystanders.
“I get that the guy broke the law,” one commenter wrote, “but chasing him through neighborhoods at 100 mph could have been a disaster.”
Police defended their decision, noting that GSP policy allows high-speed pursuits when a suspect poses an ongoing threat to public safety.
The suspect is being held at the Troup County Jail pending a court appearance. Troopers confirmed that no officers or civilians were injured during the incident.
As dashcam videos of the chase continue to spread online, viewers are calling it one of the most intense police pursuits of the year — a reminder of how split-second decisions can turn an ordinary traffic stop into a full-blown life-or-death situation.
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