ARKANSAS – A high-speed police pursuit involving a father and four children ended in a crash that ejected an infant on [insert date].
According to the Arkansas State Police, 28-year-old Tyrice Fletcher attempted to evade authorities during a traffic stop, reaching speeds of approximately 100 mph.
The pursuit commenced when an officer initiated a traffic stop; the trooper was unaware that the SUV contained children. The chase concluded when the vehicle went airborne and crashed, resulting in the ejection of a 4-month-old infant.
All four children were transported to a hospital with minor injuries. Emergency medical services responded to the scene, providing necessary aid.
Fletcher, a convicted felon, was arrested and faces multiple charges, including fleeing, child endangerment, and reckless driving, authorities confirmed. The incident remains under investigation.
Troop F Captain Rick Neill praised the actions of the troopers, emphasizing the danger posed by Fletcher's decisions: “The suspect's actions placed four innocent victims in harm's way.”