A dramatic police video captures the terrifying moment an officer is forced to hang onto the hood of a fleeing car after a driver refuses to comply with commands during a high-risk stop. The footage, recorded from body-worn and dash cameras, highlights the extreme danger officers face when suspects turn vehicles into weapons.
The incident begins with an officer standing directly in front of a red vehicle during what appears to be a felony stop. With his weapon drawn, the officer repeatedly commands the driver to “Stop the f***ing car!” Instead of obeying, the suspect accelerates forward. The officer is thrown onto the hood, gripping the windshield as the vehicle surges down the road.
As the suspect continues to flee, the officer pounds on the windshield, shouting, “Car, man!” in an urgent attempt to make the driver stop. The vehicle swerves erratically, and the officer struggles to maintain his grip while being carried at high speed. The danger of the situation cannot be overstated—being thrown from a moving vehicle can easily result in death.
Eventually, the officer loses grip and falls to the ground. The suspect speeds away, and a pursuing patrol car takes over the chase. Dashcam footage shows the suspect blowing through open roadway, fishtailing across dirt, and “going left” as he attempts to outrun officers.
The suspect then loses control. A cloud of dust erupts as the red car wrecks violently off the roadway. The impact sends debris flying, and the vehicle comes to a stop near a building.
Despite the crash, the suspect refuses to surrender. The door bursts open, and he flees on foot. Another officer calls out, “Go get him!”, initiating a new phase of the chase. The video ends as officers prepare to pursue the suspect into an industrial yard.
The incident underscores the inherent volatility of police encounters and the unpredictable decisions suspects may make. When a driver weaponizes their vehicle, officers are thrust into life-threatening scenarios with split-second decision-making required. In this case, the officer hanging onto the hood showed remarkable resilience and survived an extremely dangerous situation.
Vehicle-based assaults on officers have risen in recent years, and this footage serves as a sobering reminder of the risks law enforcement faces daily. It also demonstrates the persistence of officers who continue pursuing suspects even after a violent confrontation and crash.
While the final arrest is not shown in the video, the suspect’s crash and attempted escape suggest a likely swift apprehension by responding units.
This incident will undoubtedly be used for training, illustrating both officer survival and the dangers of noncompliance during felony stops.