A Google Street View driver admitted to leading Indiana police on a dangerous chase that reached speeds of 120mph (193kmph) and ultimately ended in a creek.
Coleman Ferguson, 37, confessed to causing the pursuit on July 31 during a court appearance on Monday. According to a police report obtained by The Smoking Gun, his felony charge was downgraded to a misdemeanor after he agreed to pay over US$3,200 (RM15,145) in restitution and accepted a suspended one-year jail sentence.
The Middletown, Indiana police officer who apprehended Ferguson last summer mentioned in his report that he noticed the suspect driving a distinctively marked vehicle, passing a high school and exceeding the 55mph (88kmph) speed limit by nearly double.
According to the police report, the vehicle in question was identified as a Google Street View car, complete with a large 360 camera on top. When the officer attempted to pull Ferguson over, the Google driver accelerated, prompting a high-speed pursuit.
Police reported that the suspect maneuvered recklessly through traffic, ran a red light, and attempted to turn left at a bridge under repair. The vehicle became airborne for a few feet before landing in a creek in a suburb northeast of Indianapolis.
It was revealed that Coleman had a history of driving offenses, including driving with a suspended license and expired plates. He attributed his actions to fear, claiming it led him to flee from law enforcement. – New York Daily News/Tribune News Service
