Arkansas Trooper Uses PIT Maneuver on SUV Rushing Child to Hospital

Dashcam video shows trooper stopping vehicle despite medical emergency

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Newly released dashcam footage shows an Arkansas State Police trooper using a PIT maneuver to stop an SUV that was rushing a child experiencing a medical emergency to the hospital. The driver was initially charged with felony fleeing but the charges were later dropped by prosecutors.

Why it matters

This incident raises questions about police protocols for responding to medical emergencies and whether the use of force was justified, even if the trooper was unaware of the medical situation at the time.

The details

According to the video, Trooper Amber Cass spotted the SUV traveling 75 mph in a 60 mph zone on Interstate 630 in Little Rock. She activated her lights and sirens, but the driver continued driving, reaching speeds around 50 mph. Cass then executed a PIT maneuver, causing the SUV to spin and stop. The driver told Cass his son was having an allergic reaction and had just used an EpiPen, and the child's mother was on the phone with 911. The driver was handcuffed and charged with felony fleeing, but the charges were later dropped by the Pulaski County Prosecutor's Office.

  • The traffic stop happened on February 20, 2026 around 8:30 a.m.
  • The Pulaski County Prosecutor's Office later dropped the felony fleeing charge.

The players

Trooper Amber Cass

An Arkansas State Police trooper who performed the PIT maneuver to stop the SUV.

The Driver

The father of the child experiencing a medical emergency who was rushing to the hospital when the PIT maneuver was performed.

Pulaski County Prosecutor's Office

The local prosecutor's office that later dropped the felony fleeing charge against the driver.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.