In a surprising turn of events, a Google Street View car found itself involved in a high-speed police pursuit this week. These camera-equipped vehicles are used to capture the imagery needed for Google Street View, but this time, one of them became the subject of a thrilling chase.
According to reports, a Middletown Police officer spotted the Google Street View car racing down U.S. 36 near Shenandoah High School at a staggering speed of over 160 kilometers per hour. The posted speed limit on that road is just 88 miles per hour, and it drops to 65 mph when the school zone lights are activated.
The officer promptly initiated a pursuit, attempting to stop the speeding car, but the driver of the Street View vehicle had other plans. Refusing to pull over, the chase continued into the neighboring county until the driver lost control of the car. The vehicle crashed through a yard and finally came to a halt in a nearby creek.
The driver was identified as Coleman Ferguson, and he held a Florida driver’s license. Ferguson reportedly told the police that he was scared to stop during the chase, leading to the unfortunate crash. After the incident, he was taken into custody, then transferred to a hospital for medical evaluation, and eventually arrested on charges of resisting law enforcement with a vehicle.
The incident has raised curiosity about whether the camera car captured any images during the thrilling pursuit. However, it’s doubtful that these photos will ever see the light of day, as Google is likely to keep them under wraps.
This unexpected event reminds us that even seemingly mundane endeavors can encounter extraordinary circumstances. While Google Street View remains an invaluable tool for users worldwide, the incident involving its camera-equipped car is a testament to the unexpected adventures that can occur in our tech-driven world.