Dashcam video shows Arkansas State Police pursuit & crash that caused brief power outage
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Little Rock, AR - Arkansas State Police have released dashcam footage showing a pursuit that ended in a crash causing a brief power outage in Little Rock two weeks ago.
According to a crash report, the crash happened after 9 p.m. on July 31 near the Dillards corporate office on Cantrell Road.
ASP officials said the trooper attempted to stop a white Kia Optima after it was seen driving left of center and failing to maintain control on I-40. The car was pulled over on I-30 before the suspect fled.
In the video, the pursuit moves onto I-630 before eventually exiting the interstate on University Avenue and ending on Cantrell Road when the trooper uses a Tactical Vehicle Intervention to stop the suspect driver.
The vehicle was said to have crossed onto the sidewalk and damaged an electrical line before it struck a retaining wall and flipped over, damaging the sign of the 1836 Club.
The crash led to a brief power outage in the area, which the dashcam video shows.
Authorities said the suspect, identified as Patrick Johns, was treated for non-life-threatening injuries after he was thrown from the car.
State police stated that he is facing multiple charges, including fleeing, unauthorized use of a vehicle, criminal mischief, possession of a controlled substance, driving left of center, no seatbelt and having an open container of alcohol.