Note: This is Trooper James Byrd not to be confused with Trooper Jacob "The Legend" Byrd This is the full video to provide context. We've added chapter markers to help those who wish to jump around in the video. ---------- PURSUIT ENDS WITH FATALITY ON I-40 IN CRITTENDEN COUNTY December 19, 2023 Today at approximately 11:50 a.m., a 43-year-old West Memphis man died as a result of injuries he sustained in a wreck following a high-speed pursuit on eastbound Interstate 40 near the 284-mile marker. Mario Paige, 43, died from injuries he suffered in a wreck near the 284-mile marker of eastbound Interstate 40. An ASP Trooper assisting a drug task force in West Memphis pursued the fleeing suspect, who was wanted on multiple felony warrants. The trooper was preparing to perform a TVI when the suspect, who was driving 140 mph, suddenly applied his brakes, causing a collision. The suspect’s vehicle came to rest at the bottom of an embankment beyond the south shoulder. “The suspect was driving recklessly and putting the public in extreme danger by driving at high speeds, passing on the shoulder, and almost running other vehicles off the roadway,” said ASP Col. Mike Hagar. “Although we regret any loss of life, we thank God our Trooper and other motorists were not injured.” 00:00 - Please like and subscribe! 00:44 - Traffic camera captures accident 01:55 - Start of Trooper's video 05:21 - Missed the turn 06:02 - Entering Interstate 40 06:43 - Almost caught up 06:58 - 141 MPH 07:12 - TVI attempt
So did the trooper. Only the fact that the Little Debbie’s truck had skirts on it saved him from sharing the same fate as the speeder. He screwed up big time.
@@kevinallies1014 The trooper didn't hit the trailer skirt, he hit the TRAILER STAND!! If he'd hit the skirt, the car would've been underneath the trailer! Those skirts aren't there to stop a car from going underneath, they're to stop drag which saves fuel!
@@lizmcb4959 he only gets that award if he isn't a daddy. Nothing of value lost, the cop car is replaceable and the truck he bounced off had minimal damage.
Drug dealers kill every single day peddling their dirt. He did this to himself with his illegal activities, bad driving and thinking he could put outmaneuver ASP. I’m glad the trucker, Trooper and everyone else on the road is safe. I hope Trooper James Byrd is back on the road keeping citizens safe.
@@illuminerd3757Bull$hit. Drug dealers do it for their own personal financial gain while knowing full well that their product is illegal and responsible for killing millions. Those who have died of illicit drug overdose would most likely be alive today had they not been recruited and supplied by a drug dealer. We should all be thankful that this criminal is no longer among us.
@@illuminerd3757 .............Drug Dealers are certainly not helping the weak minded and the mentally challenged ......... they know what they are contributing to.........and maybe you are part of the problem........ your comment seems to validate the drug suppliers... eh ?
@@danbonner7614 good to hear.. when your car is totaled.. And your insurance company says they do not cover police actions.. congratulations.. ask them… And you will thank them if they terrorize your family in a wrong address raid.. causing $20,000 damage..
Trooper Byrd just needed the 1958 Plymouth Fury named Christine in the 1983 horror movie Christine, based on Stephen King's novel of the same name. In the movie, Christine is possessed by a demon & repairs itself to pristine condition ! 😎
Have seen other videos with Trooper James Byrd. Hes is an excellent Trooper He is kind, polite , caring Trooper. So pleased to know he wasnt injured. ❤❤❤❤❤
cop flashed his lights at me for speeding in east arkansas this past weekend and i was on the shoulder before he'd even pulled onto the road. i ain't ending up in one of these vids! p.s.: got off with a warning after plenty of friendly banter which was nice. and i'm not even white lol
Last time I was pulled over I received a warning. You know how they always ask where you’re coming from & where you’re headed? And we see a lot of crazy stories given? I think he gave me the warning because my crazy story turned out to be true and I could prove it. Also, like you I was very polite and friendly.
ive done that before. once they didnt even stop when caught up to me. the other time he just told me to slow down. its amazing what happens when you pull over.
I would never in a 1000 years have the courage these Troopers have!!! They risk their lives to keep the public safe from idiots like this!! Thank God this Trooper was not injured!!!
I agree. I would not have the courage or the confidence to operate a vehicle at such high speeds. Actually. I think these troopers have a Huge amount of confidence in their skills...thank goodness...perhaps that confidence gives them courage. God bless each one. Be safe. You have support from state to state.❤
When I'm on the interstate I can always tell when my vehicle accidentally (lol) hits 90 mph. The car acts different with the drafting of the air. You can get a floating effect. I'm sure alot of you know what I'm saying. Imagine 140 mph.... Imagine someone hitting you at 140 mph...whatever made that man think you can slam on the brakes at that speed. He pitted himself. I hate the loss of life but he was old enough to know better
@@sandymartin642 at 7:16 the trooper did the PIT maneuver, you can clearly see he is in his left lane. Trooper is obviously not telling the truth to avoid any responsibility.
ASP Col. Mike Hagar: “Although we regret any loss of life, we thank God our Trooper and other motorists were not injured.” Well, your invisible friend saves Troopers but doesn't care about toddlers with cancer. Weird? Weird.
Sorry…. I disagree. Mr. Not legend was gonna pit him right then and there which was going to turn out just as bad. It was gonna either send him into the semi or over the guard rail either way at 130 mph plus
No it really wasn’t. They know that pitting at that high of speed is inherently dangerous and unpredictable. He should have never made the attempt with that Semi near them. The trooper is lucky that the Little Debbie’s truck had skirts on it or he would be dead to because his car would have gone under the truck.
@@PyroShields The TVI went wrong because the perp braked to try to prevent it. Where did the Trooper lie? Just because the reporters got it wrong, doesn't mean that is what was said by the trooper.
@@Janterjay Watch it in slow motion. At 7:15 the trooper is in the same lane as the white car. At 7:16 he is still in the same lane and makes contact with the front passenger door. This is when his car ricochets and loses control.
@PyroShields and why does he hit the front door, and not the rear wheel? Because the offender hit the brakes. Why was the trooper attempting a PIT? Because the offender was a danger to the public, and refusing to stop. This is all, 100% on the felon. Don't want to die in a police pursuit? Don't be a drug dealer, and don't try to run from the police. Real simple.
There are 3 ASP troopers named "Byrd". I believe James is Jacob's brother and they graduated from the academy together. *EDIT*: 'James Garrett Byrd' is possibly Jacob's cousin. He goes by Garrett. Garrett is one year younger than Jacob.
@@stupidly_unhappy1940 In the list of graduates from the academy in that specific year (Whatever year it was. Don't remember.), both "Jacob Byrd"- age 24 - at the time and "Garrett Byrd" - age 23 - at the time. were listed and they were assigned different troops. It did not say "James Byrd" or "James Garrett Byrd". I saved the screen shots.
A fun fact I thought you might like, Trooper byrd spent 2months at nascar professional driving school in Daytona learning to keep control of his car and pit. On the 5 mile straight away on the racetrack, Byrd clocked 218mph
I'm so sick of people like you saying stuff like that! Nothing of value lost? How much do you think that Charger cost? It should be billed to the criminal's insurance/estate but it's actually going to be paid for by the taxpayers. Still worth it, I'm just saying to think about the actual losses here.
@@gcolbert99 Don’t know about Arkansas, but some states do allow the cops to collect from criminals or their estates in matters like this. Texas allows that and it also allows crime victims to be reimbursed from the Crime Victims Fund, which is paid for by seizing and selling convicted criminals’ property. You can even be reimbursed for ammo expenditure sometimes…
@@gcolbert99 It is not automatic (no pun intended) and they don’t always do it, but there have been documented cases where the CVF paid out for ammo expended in a criminal - and then collected from the criminal’s estate.
Why exactly does the mainstream media feel the need to give names of the officers involved their stories? And the obvious perps are always referred to as possible suspects......Even when they caught on camera committing a crime.
Because *checks notes* the US of A is a FREE COUNTRY with DEMOCRACY and GOD-GIVEN RIGHTS... which notably include under the 5th Amendment the right to "due process". And under the GOD-GIVEN 5th Amendment, it's implied that you're innocent until proven guilty in the court of law. Those pesky Americans rights you have. (If you can't tell, I'm purposefully being obtuse over American's non-stop "BUT MY RIGHTS" *while purposefully ignoring other American's rights as well*) He's guilty in the court of public opinion, not the court of law. And he won't be found guilty in the court of law, because he's dead.
LOEs like any public servant live off of other peoples taxes while the possible suspect is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law in front of a judge and jury. Yes, attorneys are part of the equation well endowed in the constitution as the attorney client privilage is one of the most important aspects of law and the judicial branch of government. Additionally, a legal conviction relies partially on intent, something a camera does not show. Also, it is up to the DA and the apprehending officer if they would like to move forwards on a case and press charges. Hope this helps with your questions.
The cop sideswiped him. What do you think the cop was doing coming up along side. At that speed the tires would have billowed smoke, plus there are no brake lights in the video. The guy was stopped and that's all that matters but, these revenue generators lie at every turn.... even when they don't have to.
If you notice right before that the suspect nearly lost it going around a car. Those forces would still be in the car at those speeds. So when he hit the brakes it caused the car to jackknife a bit. The officer had no time to react.
@@ampatriot "What do you think the cop was doing coming up along side" He was trying to do a PIT maneuver until the perp dramatically slowed, causing the police car to hit the front fender instead of the intended rear corner of the car. And if the police car is beside the suspect, as you said, how can you expect to see the rear brake lights from the windshield of the police car? You negated your own argument. Congratulations.
@@THW-zb1hbSo you're claiming the driver had no option but to drive dangerously and at excessive speeds for over 10 minutes? Also it was not a PIT, it was an attempted TVI. The suspect slammed his brakes causing the trooper to hit the front of the suspects car, not the rear which is the intended target.
@@QargZer At 7:16 you can see it was a PIT. This is what caused the trooper to lose control of his vehicle and hit a semi. Hopefully semi driver sues the reckless trooper.
@@PyroShields The trooper attempted a TVI but the suspect slammed his brakes. There are TWO videos showing the suspect slamming his brakes. The trooper would have hit the rear of the car if the suspect didn't slam brakes.
Wow this worked out amazing. You get an extremely reckless and dangerous man off of the road who didn't care about anyone else and no one else is hurt in the process. Not all of these chases end so great, sometimes worthwhile people get hurt, which is why they need to stiffen the laws against fleeing. Make it to the point that no one has a chance to become a habitual offender. Automatic five years on top of original charges the first time, with one month added for every MPH they do over 100 MPH. Second time everything doubles (aka they aren't getting out if they do 140 twice)
I am SO glad Officer Byrd is young. I pray for his safety and health. I hope he is quickly back on the road, continuing to protect innocent people from others who don't care about anyone....not even themselves.
There's like a sheetmetal (?) panel hanging off the side that looks like it was pushed in, if you look at the side of the truck before and after the collision. Otherwise, yeah. It's like nothing happened.
Feel sorry for the Little Debbie truck driver. You know he had to waste hours of his day and DOT clock dealing with this. Trooper, there are easier ways to get some Little Debbie snacks. 😅
At least the damage is minimal, if any. I just hope that accident gets recorded separately from the fatality. Being involved in a fatal accident, regardless of fault, is a major hit to the safety records of both the driver and the company.
@farmerthatflies thanks 😊 realized the fact after watching it through a couple of times and I'm like wait since when did Jacob become James 😅 Legend all the same, these guys take on so much risk, mad respect and appreciation 🫡
I feel for the truck driver. Unless insurance has changed recently, his rates are going up due to the accident, even though caused by others. The driver though not the cause, still takes part of the blame.
There is no way in hell he should be held accountable for that, technically the crash happened behind him and he was caught up in criminal dangerous driving.
His insurance is through the corporate entity and it will most definitely hike his cost for the company. If they aren't hurting for drivers he absolutely could lose his job over this. Just because you didn't cause it, you are still involved. Insurance companies aren't trying to help anybody.
RIP to the poor Dodge Charger Pursuit that was totaled. You will always be remembered. Seriously, this trooper has some balls to do 140mph on those Mississippi level of quality roads and in all that traffic on I-40. As well as that PIT. Hell nah for me man lol
Glad to see the semi trailer had side-underride guards on it. I believe it kept the troopers car from getting run over by the back tires. NHTSA is mulling a mandate on them.
No he crashed into the landing gear, which is a very strong area on a semi trailer, if he would have crashed into the side skirt his car would have went right underneath the trailer, there is no real reinforcement behind those skirts, it's just there for aerodynamic purposes.
Hell of a job Trooper Byrd! I pray that you are well after that wreck. Sadly, this has to be said, if you wish to have no chance of injury or death, then maybe you should be within the law and not put others at risk as well.
If you notice, the suspect slammed on the brakes. Causing their car to come into the officer's lane a bit. Causing the officer to hit the front side of the suspect's car. Resulting in the crash.
That's some serious speeds to be going wheel to wheel never mind the closing speed on other vehicles and that semi. Luckily the bad guy paid the price this time and the trooper hit a solid part on the side of that trailer...not sure there was anything solid behind those side flap things on it. Risky stuff
Uh... you might want to watch that again. Watch how the car jerks right before it straightened out. He should've been on the throttle to keep the tires from hooking (catching traction). When the car hooks while sliding one direction, it can either cause it to spin the other direction or go straight off the road in the direction it's pointed. I'm not saying he handled it bad necessarily. The average person never could've pulled that off. I'm just saying with the amount of training they have it could've and should've been smoother.
@@aaadamt964 Like you, I watch carefully for skill. (The worst ASP trooper could easily out drive me.) There are so many things to watch like over/under steer, smoothness, confidence, good lines on curves, wide, but staying out of the "marbles." And above all, not tentative but committed to the PIT. There are a hundred things they have to get right every time, and the troopers all have different skill levels. I think Jacob Byrd is the best I've seen so far.
This was James Byrd, Jacob Byrd is the legend. Jacob would have had more sense than to pit when he did, and he wouldn't have wrecked his own car either.
@@CSmith-gb1sl That's from a distant traffic camera, but thank you. I was hoping for video from another police car, even one arriving at the scene. There's not much to see in the traffic camera video. Thanks. Though.
whew, for a second I thought the officer was deceased but it was just a criminal... so, a happy story. Don't run from the police. What is wrong with people? Super happy the trooper is OK :) Sad he had to go through that. Hope he can relax and let it roll off his back.... First Responders have a LOT of stress in their lives...
ASP and GSP use TVI/PIT on all speeds including 140mph. The end result of this incident was a bad person killing themselves while innocent people were spared. There is no telling who could have been hurt or killed if the chase continued
Note: This is Trooper James Byrd not to be confused with Trooper Jacob "The Legend" Byrd
This is the full video to provide context. We've added chapter markers to help those who wish to jump around in the video.
----------
PURSUIT ENDS WITH FATALITY ON I-40 IN CRITTENDEN COUNTY
December 19, 2023
Today at approximately 11:50 a.m., a 43-year-old West Memphis man died as a result of injuries he sustained in a wreck following a high-speed pursuit on eastbound Interstate 40 near the 284-mile marker.
Mario Paige, 43, died from injuries he suffered in a wreck near the 284-mile marker of eastbound Interstate 40.
An ASP Trooper assisting a drug task force in West Memphis pursued the fleeing suspect, who was wanted on multiple felony warrants. The trooper was preparing to perform a TVI when the suspect, who was driving 140 mph, suddenly applied his brakes, causing a collision. The suspect’s vehicle came to rest at the bottom of an embankment beyond the south shoulder.
“The suspect was driving recklessly and putting the public in extreme danger by driving at high speeds, passing on the shoulder, and almost running other vehicles off the roadway,” said ASP Col. Mike Hagar. “Although we regret any loss of life, we thank God our Trooper and other motorists were not injured.”
00:00 - Please like and subscribe!
00:44 - Traffic camera captures accident
01:55 - Start of Trooper's video
05:21 - Missed the turn
06:02 - Entering Interstate 40
06:43 - Almost caught up
06:58 - 141 MPH
07:12 - TVI attempt
Well, that explains the loss of control
Different J. Byrd eh?
Murder they forced him into cemented wall. Murder
James is getting almost as good as Jacob.
All he had to do was stop,,,, he chose the final resting place.
Suspect acted stupid and paid the price for his stupidity
So did the trooper. Only the fact that the Little Debbie’s truck had skirts on it saved him from sharing the same fate as the speeder. He screwed up big time.
You side with the devil and his life-reaping thugs. Way to go Satan. 👍🏾
Stupidity knows no boundaries.
@@kevinallies1014 The trooper didn't hit the trailer skirt, he hit the TRAILER STAND!! If he'd hit the skirt, the car would've been underneath the trailer! Those skirts aren't there to stop a car from going underneath, they're to stop drag which saves fuel!
@@metarugia3981 There are stupid boundaries and demonic boundaries. 😈🫵🏾
we're very thankful the public and this good trooper were not injured.
IT'S THE LEGENDARY TROOPER BYRD
@samholdsworth420
this one's legendary in his own right. is james "jimmy" byrd - not jacob. different troops too.
@@drcbeartooths o lol
I just seen the j Byrd in the corner ty for clarifying
@@samholdsworth420 It's not. The legendary is Jacob Byrd
@@runglaz30d yeah....my bas
Trucker, officer, drivers okay, dummy not so much.
Darwin award recipient. Works for me!
@@lizmcb4959 he only gets that award if he isn't a daddy. Nothing of value lost, the cop car is replaceable and the truck he bounced off had minimal damage.
Proper!
Hope that trucker logs are legal
You are not okay either du…..
Suspect caused his own death and at his own choice. Makes a great video though.
The trooper helped a bit
@@mikehammer2075don’t run n you won’t be helped.
@@mikehammer2075 Trooper prevented him from killing motorist
@@elahrairah8888 .........and the suspect wasn't dealing with the REAL Legend Byrd, by the way......
@@silvrfox2uBooboo Correct, this is Officer James Byrd, not Officer Jacob Byrd. I wonder if they are related, brothers maybe?
Drug dealers kill every single day peddling their dirt. He did this to himself with his illegal activities, bad driving and thinking he could put outmaneuver ASP. I’m glad the trucker, Trooper and everyone else on the road is safe. I hope Trooper James Byrd is back on the road keeping citizens safe.
Amen sister!
Drug dealers don't kill, people choose to buy drugs.
"No excuses & take self responsibility." ~Some guy who died hundreds of years ago.
@@illuminerd3757’poison sellers don’t kill people, it’s the poison buyers that kill themselves!’ -this dumb ass above me
@@illuminerd3757Bull$hit. Drug dealers do it for their own personal financial gain while knowing full well that their product is illegal and responsible for killing millions. Those who have died of illicit drug overdose would most likely be alive today had they not been recruited and supplied by a drug dealer.
We should all be thankful that this criminal is no longer among us.
@@illuminerd3757 .............Drug Dealers are certainly not helping the weak minded and the mentally challenged ......... they know what they are contributing to.........and maybe you are part of the problem........ your comment seems to validate the drug suppliers... eh ?
No sympathy here. Thank you to all the officers who put their lives on the line daily.
🤣🤣 and your life also.. what if the 👮🏻pitted the car into your families car? Would you thank him?
None whatsoever. I'm having ribs tonight. Baby-Back-Ribs!
@@JustReed nice👍🏿yummy
@@Beethechange1 Yes
@@danbonner7614 good to hear.. when your car is totaled.. And your insurance company says they do not cover police actions.. congratulations.. ask them… And you will thank them if they terrorize your family in a wrong address raid.. causing $20,000 damage..
No court no bail no tax payer money wasted
I guess in your mind the trooper's car will repair itself like magic 🤣
Saul Goodman solution. It's All Good, man!!!!!!!
Nice and tidy end of the story
Trooper Byrd just needed the 1958 Plymouth Fury named Christine in the 1983 horror movie Christine, based on Stephen King's novel of the same name. In the movie, Christine is possessed by a demon & repairs itself to pristine condition ! 😎
Except for repairing or replacing Trooper Byrd's patrol vehicle.
He may not be THE BYRD, but he's most Definitely in the Family Tree! Great driving Trooper, Stay Safe!❤❤❤💙💙💙
I think in a press released it was said he was a cousin.
Byrd man is Jacob isn't it? PIT Master definitely runs in the genes of Byrds. ❣️
@@wisdomrules8474
Thank you. You answered my question.
@@USMC6976 Thanks. What's Jacob's brother's name. He's a trooper too.
He could definitely be related to Jacob. They're both similarly built, James's hair is just a little redder.
Consequence of his own actions! Flee from Arkansas Troopers at 140mph your taking your own life in your hands!
Unfortunately, they put a lot of innocent lives in danger too.
Mr. SPEED devil..hit the brakes.he done this to him self..just didn't know how to break at that speed. Glad trooper A OK❤❤❤
He was apparently trying to it across the state line to keep from being caught.
@@donotneed2250 they always seem to want to run to Tennessee...and Tennessee won't let Arkansas pursue there!
Sorry but family fixing to sue them. Pit maneuver stop in high traffic on a bridge? Can’t believe the cop survived. Unnecessary.
Have seen other videos with Trooper James Byrd. Hes is an excellent Trooper
He is kind, polite , caring Trooper. So pleased to know he wasnt injured. ❤❤❤❤❤
cop flashed his lights at me for speeding in east arkansas this past weekend and i was on the shoulder before he'd even pulled onto the road. i ain't ending up in one of these vids!
p.s.: got off with a warning after plenty of friendly banter which was nice. and i'm not even white lol
They are very cool people, those Troopers. Be legal and cool with them, they'll be cordial and cool with you 😊.
Last time I was pulled over I received a warning. You know how they always ask where you’re coming from & where you’re headed? And we see a lot of crazy stories given? I think he gave me the warning because my crazy story turned out to be true and I could prove it. Also, like you I was very polite and friendly.
Guess he pitted himself
ive done that before. once they didnt even stop when caught up to me. the other time he just told me to slow down. its amazing what happens when you pull over.
I would like to believe that 99% of us are not worried about race. Wish it was 100%.
I would never in a 1000 years have the courage these Troopers have!!! They risk their lives to keep the public safe from idiots like this!! Thank God this Trooper was not injured!!!
I agree. I would not have the courage or the confidence to operate a vehicle at such high speeds. Actually. I think these troopers have a Huge amount of confidence in their skills...thank goodness...perhaps that confidence gives them courage. God bless each one. Be safe. You have support from state to state.❤
You two remind me of the movie idiocracy.
When I'm on the interstate I can always tell when my vehicle accidentally (lol) hits 90 mph. The car acts different with the drafting of the air. You can get a floating effect. I'm sure alot of you know what I'm saying. Imagine 140 mph.... Imagine someone hitting you at 140 mph...whatever made that man think you can slam on the brakes at that speed. He pitted himself. I hate the loss of life but he was old enough to know better
@@sandymartin642 at 7:16 the trooper did the PIT maneuver, you can clearly see he is in his left lane. Trooper is obviously not telling the truth to avoid any responsibility.
@@PyroShieldsAnd even if he did do the TVI, that was his job to save the lives of the other commuters.
ASP is cleaning up the state one PIT at a time. Bless you.
You can't have too many Byrds.
ASP Col. Mike Hagar: “Although we regret any loss of life, we thank God our Trooper and other motorists were not injured.”
Well, your invisible friend saves Troopers but doesn't care about toddlers with cancer. Weird? Weird.
@@speedingatheistno one cares about toddlers... Just the usual suspects
Or lil Debbie's ....🤪
This crash was totally on the actions of the bad guy. Just sayin'.
👍👍👍💯
Sorry…. I disagree. Mr. Not legend was gonna pit him right then and there which was going to turn out just as bad. It was gonna either send him into the semi or over the guard rail either way at 130 mph plus
@@scottwillemsen9538 By fleeing in the first place he created the entire situation. Quit making excuses for dumbass Darwin award recipients.
No it really wasn’t. They know that pitting at that high of speed is inherently dangerous and unpredictable. He should have never made the attempt with that Semi near them. The trooper is lucky that the Little Debbie’s truck had skirts on it or he would be dead to because his car would have gone under the truck.
I agree, the 🐖 🐖🐖 are the bad guys.
No Little Debbie's were hurt in making this video
Seriously not even a scratch on that rig which is crazy considering the angle it was hit at.
Better inspect just to make sure. 😋🥧
Best comment I've read 🤣😀
@@phatgringo2.0 , lol.... I have some LD snacks in my pantry, the "birthday cakes" and the "strawberry shortcake rolls."😄
It that suppose to be funny ? These people put others at risk and then they "want their mama"
If you choose to flee recklessly like that, you get what is coming to you. Glad everyone else is safe.
Trooper was reckless doing a PIT maneuver and lying about it.
@@PyroShields The TVI went wrong because the perp braked to try to prevent it. Where did the Trooper lie? Just because the reporters got it wrong, doesn't mean that is what was said by the trooper.
@@PyroShields He protected the public, exactly what I expect them to do as a taxpayer
@@Janterjay Watch it in slow motion. At 7:15 the trooper is in the same lane as the white car. At 7:16 he is still in the same lane and makes contact with the front passenger door. This is when his car ricochets and loses control.
@PyroShields and why does he hit the front door, and not the rear wheel? Because the offender hit the brakes.
Why was the trooper attempting a PIT? Because the offender was a danger to the public, and refusing to stop. This is all, 100% on the felon. Don't want to die in a police pursuit? Don't be a drug dealer, and don't try to run from the police. Real simple.
Glad the officers is OK.
NOT THE LITTLE DEBBIES!!! oh phew, they and the cop are okay
There are 3 ASP troopers named "Byrd". I believe James is Jacob's brother and they graduated from the academy together.
*EDIT*: 'James Garrett Byrd' is possibly Jacob's cousin. He goes by Garrett. Garrett is one year younger than Jacob.
Dont speed thru the Nest
👀👀👀
Incorrect, James is Garrett, they go by different names sometimes but on a previous video with james on the report he identified himself as garrett
@@stupidly_unhappy1940 Holy crap! That's confusing.
@@stupidly_unhappy1940 In the list of graduates from the academy in that specific year (Whatever year it was. Don't remember.), both "Jacob Byrd"- age 24 - at the time and "Garrett Byrd" - age 23 - at the time. were listed and they were assigned different troops. It did not say "James Byrd" or "James Garrett Byrd". I saved the screen shots.
Good to see the Troopers were not injured.
@DJTheoSF, the Troopers, other members of the public AND the Little Debbie snack cakes!😂
Jimmy Byrd did a fine bit of driving there, hopefully he can relax and have a few good days off from work to decompress.
Paid too
In the old days he would get a slap on the wrist and a free carton of cigarettes 😉👍
A fun fact I thought you might like, Trooper byrd spent 2months at nascar professional driving school in Daytona learning to keep control of his car and pit. On the 5 mile straight away on the racetrack, Byrd clocked 218mph
nothing of value was lost. if in Arkansas don't run from ASP. and if you think about it and that trooper name is Byrd really don't think about it.
I'm so sick of people like you saying stuff like that! Nothing of value lost? How much do you think that Charger cost? It should be billed to the criminal's insurance/estate but it's actually going to be paid for by the taxpayers. Still worth it, I'm just saying to think about the actual losses here.
@@gcolbert99 Don’t know about Arkansas, but some states do allow the cops to collect from criminals or their estates in matters like this. Texas allows that and it also allows crime victims to be reimbursed from the Crime Victims Fund, which is paid for by seizing and selling convicted criminals’ property. You can even be reimbursed for ammo expenditure sometimes…
@@TexasSpectre I've never heard of the ammo reimbursement. That makes me really happy.
@@gcolbert99 It is not automatic (no pun intended) and they don’t always do it, but there have been documented cases where the CVF paid out for ammo expended in a criminal - and then collected from the criminal’s estate.
@@gcolbert99not covered by anything criminal activity
Why exactly does the mainstream media feel the need to give names of the officers involved their stories? And the obvious perps are always referred to as possible suspects......Even when they caught on camera committing a crime.
Because *checks notes* the US of A is a FREE COUNTRY with DEMOCRACY and GOD-GIVEN RIGHTS... which notably include under the 5th Amendment the right to "due process". And under the GOD-GIVEN 5th Amendment, it's implied that you're innocent until proven guilty in the court of law. Those pesky Americans rights you have. (If you can't tell, I'm purposefully being obtuse over American's non-stop "BUT MY RIGHTS" *while purposefully ignoring other American's rights as well*)
He's guilty in the court of public opinion, not the court of law. And he won't be found guilty in the court of law, because he's dead.
Lawyers need their money too.
Lamestream media supply the discontent
LOEs like any public servant live off of other peoples taxes while the possible suspect is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law in front of a judge and jury. Yes, attorneys are part of the equation well endowed in the constitution as the attorney client privilage is one of the most important aspects of law and the judicial branch of government. Additionally, a legal conviction relies partially on intent, something a camera does not show. Also, it is up to the DA and the apprehending officer if they would like to move forwards on a case and press charges. Hope this helps with your questions.
The officers involved is public information. Regarding the perp, the police release that information.
That truck didn't even flinch. Glad the officer is ok.
Oh no.... We lost another valuable member of society. I'm sure the rocket surgeon footballer community leader could have contributed so much !
Who else is going to have a bunch of kids with a bunch of different women nobody wants?
@@user-sb7dj3gc9l Now those kids can actually receive child support from death benefits at Social Security. =P
@user-sb7dj3gc9l Not this guy
Yes. This is tragic. Please have a moment of silence for another lost Crash Test Dummy 😢
Hmm, I have a sudden craving for Cosmic Brownies...
In other news, glad Byrd is alright.
Gotta b a Swiss Roll, r a Strawberry Shortcake for me though😋
Bravo Trooper James Byrd glad you’re okay
I thought one of them was going under the Semi….
He wanted to play NASCAR driver and failed..........
Bubba Wallace hahahahhahaa... drove just as bad!
@@cigarsgunsanddiesel8032 So true !!
Bad guy ran, bad guy died. Society moves on.
brake checked his own future
Last wrong choice he made.
Love the screech of those tires. Hollywood has nothing on ASP.!
I miss the tire screeching on dirt roads like they have in the movies.
@@torchandhammer pretty sure we've heard it in these types of vids too. 🤣
Brake checks don’t work very well at that speed ay? He found out.
his last words "oh shit, I shouldn't have done that"
The cop sideswiped him. What do you think the cop was doing coming up along side. At that speed the tires would have billowed smoke, plus there are no brake lights in the video. The guy was stopped and that's all that matters but, these revenue generators lie at every turn.... even when they don't have to.
If you notice right before that the suspect nearly lost it going around a car. Those forces would still be in the car at those speeds. So when he hit the brakes it caused the car to jackknife a bit. The officer had no time to react.
@@richardmcgowan1651 jack knife?
@@ampatriot "What do you think the cop was doing coming up along side" He was trying to do a PIT maneuver until the perp dramatically slowed, causing the police car to hit the front fender instead of the intended rear corner of the car. And if the police car is beside the suspect, as you said, how can you expect to see the rear brake lights from the windshield of the police car? You negated your own argument. Congratulations.
Thank goodness that trooper Byrd was not injured.
Seems unwise to run from Arkansas state troopers, particularly ones named Byrd.
Play stupid games win stupid prizes.
Original thought
@@Jleed989 I doubt Scott has ever had a thought in his life.
He could have stopped at any time.
He couldn't, it was a PIT, hands down
@@THW-zb1hbSo you're claiming the driver had no option but to drive dangerously and at excessive speeds for over 10 minutes? Also it was not a PIT, it was an attempted TVI. The suspect slammed his brakes causing the trooper to hit the front of the suspects car, not the rear which is the intended target.
@@THW-zb1hb I don't understand your comment. The suspect had ample opportunity to stop and pull over well before the crash.
@@QargZer At 7:16 you can see it was a PIT. This is what caused the trooper to lose control of his vehicle and hit a semi. Hopefully semi driver sues the reckless trooper.
@@PyroShields The trooper attempted a TVI but the suspect slammed his brakes. There are TWO videos showing the suspect slamming his brakes. The trooper would have hit the rear of the car if the suspect didn't slam brakes.
Damn fine driving & recovery! Nice job! These ASP BYRDS are amazing.
Wow this worked out amazing. You get an extremely reckless and dangerous man off of the road who didn't care about anyone else and no one else is hurt in the process. Not all of these chases end so great, sometimes worthwhile people get hurt, which is why they need to stiffen the laws against fleeing. Make it to the point that no one has a chance to become a habitual offender. Automatic five years on top of original charges the first time, with one month added for every MPH they do over 100 MPH. Second time everything doubles (aka they aren't getting out if they do 140 twice)
I see that ASP is still fixing stupid one POS at a time. 😊 i am glad the trooper is OK, that could have been bad for him.
Trooper James Byrd holds his own, excellent officer!
I am SO glad Officer Byrd is young. I pray for his safety and health. I hope he is quickly back on the road, continuing to protect innocent people from others who don't care about anyone....not even themselves.
Ty Debbie for protecting the officer..❤
The perp made it back to Memphis eventually....in a body bag.
Even if it's not the legendary Trooper Byrd. He still assisted the suspect into flight.
That thug life is hard, he could see freedom at half a mile away.
semi wasnt even scratched
There's like a sheetmetal (?) panel hanging off the side that looks like it was pushed in, if you look at the side of the truck before and after the collision. Otherwise, yeah. It's like nothing happened.
Turns out, he DEFINATELY wasn't as good of a driver as he thought he was...
Feel sorry for the Little Debbie truck driver. You know he had to waste hours of his day and DOT clock dealing with this.
Trooper, there are easier ways to get some Little Debbie snacks. 😅
Not a fan of cosmic brownies, but many people love them
Anything for a Nutty Bar.
Oatmeal cream pies are my weakness 😆
At least the damage is minimal, if any. I just hope that accident gets recorded separately from the fatality. Being involved in a fatal accident, regardless of fault, is a major hit to the safety records of both the driver and the company.
@@ab130 especially since it will probably be listed as preventable
Ishhh😢 heart in mouth moment, when Byrd's car goes into the truck. A miracle! Thank God the legend lives on 😮
Different Officer Byrd
@farmerthatflies thanks 😊 realized the fact after watching it through a couple of times and I'm like wait since when did Jacob become James 😅
Legend all the same, these guys take on so much risk, mad respect and appreciation 🫡
All Byrds are excellent troopers. The driver of the car chose not to pull over when requested.
Mario wrecked his kart.
The Byrdman was a cart racer in his younger years.
ASP has a monopoly on great drivers with the Byrd surname.. that powerslide onto the freeway was impressive
Looks like Trooper James Byrd is the new DK - Drift King.
I feel for the truck driver. Unless insurance has changed recently, his rates are going up due to the accident, even though caused by others. The driver though not the cause, still takes part of the blame.
Little Debby has their own fleet of trucks in Tennessee
There is no way in hell he should be held accountable for that, technically the crash happened behind him and he was caught up in criminal dangerous driving.
He can sue the state since they caused the accident.
His insurance is through the corporate entity and it will most definitely hike his cost for the company. If they aren't hurting for drivers he absolutely could lose his job over this.
Just because you didn't cause it, you are still involved. Insurance companies aren't trying to help anybody.
Relieved that Trooper Byrd is unharmed and I hope he knows that man made his own poor choices that day.
Wishing you all the best, James. ❤
I love it when these Troopers save us money😂
Outstanding!
Yay, this is my favorite kind of story; the one where the bad guy gets his comeuppance.
Oh well some you win some you fail to do so.
Trooper of The Year
Whata complete surprise when you look up the suspect and all you get is his previous mug shots.. Just about says it all.
Here you go officers, a brownie for everyone!!
Omg I'm hurting that was freaking funny 😂
RIP to the poor Dodge Charger Pursuit that was totaled. You will always be remembered.
Seriously, this trooper has some balls to do 140mph on those Mississippi level of quality roads and in all that traffic on I-40. As well as that PIT. Hell nah for me man lol
State trooper did a very good job of keeping his vehicle straight after the impact.
Karma is definitely a *itch. He's through with his problems with the police , permanently.
Glad to see the semi trailer had side-underride guards on it. I believe it kept the troopers car from getting run over by the back tires. NHTSA is mulling a mandate on them.
No he crashed into the landing gear, which is a very strong area on a semi trailer, if he would have crashed into the side skirt his car would have went right underneath the trailer, there is no real reinforcement behind those skirts, it's just there for aerodynamic purposes.
So glad officer Byrd is ok!
Methinks up on the horizon another Byrd of high status is in creation while attempting 140mph TVI and escaping his own serious harm to himself.
He brake checked to check himself out pronto.
Hell of a job Trooper Byrd! I pray that you are well after that wreck. Sadly, this has to be said, if you wish to have no chance of injury or death, then maybe you should be within the law and not put others at risk as well.
This is a different trooper, not Byrd, I don't know why they share a last name
@@whoreadsthesethingsanyway1865He was calking the trooper by their name, there was no mistake in this comment so you corrected nothing.
If you notice, the suspect slammed on the brakes. Causing their car to come into the officer's lane a bit. Causing the officer to hit the front side of the suspect's car. Resulting in the crash.
*You are a terrible AI bot for making up fibs*
@@bitshtannicajohnson6957not a fib. Did you not watch the traffic cam angle of the pursuit?
Absolutely not, the cop went for a pit and hit the car where it caused him to crash
@@usshitchiti8862 at 7:16 the trooper hit the car. Put on your glasses.
@@PyroShields Suspect brake checked him. How the hell can anyone not see that?
You can clearly see he hit the breaks and swerved into the police car
@4:46 - Phone rings... 'Yeah baby, I'm good, how is your day going? Oh, nothing, I'm just in a 140MPH+ pursuit.. what's for dinner babe?"
Over numerous videos it's clear all the Troopers Wives love them very much and are psychic , they always call right when high speed chases start.
i guess being a legend just runs in the family.
Legendary at not good maneuvers. Bad place to go for a pit. Could end up killing an innocent
Fuck me, seemed like a close call for Trooper O.B. (Other Byrd). Glad he managed to recover the vehicle before he hit the barrier.
Evening Police Pursuits, This was a great video. Glad that Trooper James Byrd is alright.
You have a good night and a great day tomorrow. Take care ❤
Glad to see the trooper is okay!
As far as I'm concerned, he tried to kill Trooper Byrd (and James may not be the legend, but he lives up to the name!).
Posthumous attempted murder.
That's some serious speeds to be going wheel to wheel never mind the closing speed on other vehicles and that semi. Luckily the bad guy paid the price this time and the trooper hit a solid part on the side of that trailer...not sure there was anything solid behind those side flap things on it. Risky stuff
@kevin: he hit the trailer’s landing gear which is very solid… he was lucky, any further aft would probably have been a disaster.
6:00 Good god, Trooper can DRIVE
If they're PIT qualified, they're HIGHLY trained AND skilled.
Uh... you might want to watch that again. Watch how the car jerks right before it straightened out. He should've been on the throttle to keep the tires from hooking (catching traction). When the car hooks while sliding one direction, it can either cause it to spin the other direction or go straight off the road in the direction it's pointed. I'm not saying he handled it bad necessarily. The average person never could've pulled that off. I'm just saying with the amount of training they have it could've and should've been smoother.
@@aaadamt964 Like you, I watch carefully for skill. (The worst ASP trooper could easily out drive me.) There are so many things to watch like over/under steer, smoothness, confidence, good lines on curves, wide, but staying out of the "marbles." And above all, not tentative but committed to the PIT. There are a hundred things they have to get right every time, and the troopers all have different skill levels. I think Jacob Byrd is the best I've seen so far.
@johnbize5736 he's the best by far from what I've seen. I'd love to go play catch me if you can with him but I'm too old for jail. Haha
@@aaadamt964 Racing has been in the Byrd family since they were kids. I doubt you could give them any pointers.
I'm sad that criminals are valued more than our troopers
Nothing of value was lost.... 🤣
At least no one important was injured.
Just like myself, Little Debbie was smiling with joy at that one 😀
Trooper Byrd always gets him perp!
This was James Byrd, Jacob Byrd is the legend. Jacob would have had more sense than to pit when he did, and he wouldn't have wrecked his own car either.
Looked like everything worked out ok...didn't even back traffic up!!
Cosmic brownies
With the state line in sight! Nice save!
Dude didn't see that coming...until he saw it coming.
I am happy no innocent people were harmed. The s tactic of jamming on your breaks doesn’t always work so well, just ask this guy… ohhh, never mind.
Any video of the perp's car getting totaled?
Beginning of video. 1:07
@@CSmith-gb1sl That's from a distant traffic camera, but thank you. I was hoping for video from another police car, even one arriving at the scene. There's not much to see in the traffic camera video. Thanks. Though.
How did it go from an SUV to pitting a sedan?
Noted that too, the SUV was an non marked cruiser & was overtaken.
He wasn't after the SUV, watch close as he passes the SUV you see the light by the side mirror and flashing lights.
The Tahoe was a cruiser. But Tahoes aren't as fast as Chargers, so the Charger passed it.
in the beginning I saw a Tahoe being chased
whew, for a second I thought the officer was deceased but it was just a criminal... so, a happy story. Don't run from the police. What is wrong with people? Super happy the trooper is OK :) Sad he had to go through that. Hope he can relax and let it roll off his back.... First Responders have a LOT of stress in their lives...
Don't get involved in a police pursuit, and you'll 100% not die in one
No sympathies but 130 m/hr is not a speed to perform a pit manouver
ASP and GSP use TVI/PIT on all speeds including 140mph. The end result of this incident was a bad person killing themselves while innocent people were spared. There is no telling who could have been hurt or killed if the chase continued
The Crim pitted himself !
Exactly.
@@QargZer oK, but at that speed, the officer could have been injured, as well as other drivers in the freeway. Absolutely irresponsible
The way you title and segment the videos is top-notch.
ASP - all the byrds in one basket
These Byrds sure are the GOLDEN EGGS OF ARKANSAS STATE TROOPERS ❤❤❤
you know that Trooper Byrd had to piss himself when he saw that trailer that he was sliding into.
This is a different trooper, not Byrd, I don't know why they share a last name
@@whoreadsthesethingsanyway1865 people can share last names
@@whoreadsthesethingsanyway1865 So, you're saying that Trooper Byrd's name is not Byrd? ???
James is related to Jacob 'The Legend' Byrd. It's in the description.
🤣DEAD!!!!🙌