LOGAN — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the driver of a small black sedan who engaged in extreme reckless driving and led law enforcement on three separate pursuits through Logan on Thursday evening.
The Utah State University Police Department reported that the initial incident began on Feb. 26 at approximately 7:35 p.m. A USU Police officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop near 900 North 800 East after observing the vehicle, believed to possibly be a Honda, speeding and driving into oncoming traffic.
According to the police press release, two unknown motorcycles were traveling alongside the suspect vehicle at the time. When the officer signaled for the vehicles to pull over, the driver of the black sedan failed to comply and instead accelerated westbound on 900 North at a high rate of speed. The two accompanying motorcycles separated from the sedan and continued traveling northbound on 800 East.
During the evasion, the suspect committed several dangerous traffic violations. Officers noted that the driver intentionally drove into the oncoming travel lane, ignored multiple stop signs, and turned off the vehicle’s headlights to avoid being apprehended. Because of the severe threat to public safety, USU Police made the decision to terminate the first pursuit shortly after it began.
However, the dangerous driving continued. A short time later, a second USU Police officer located the suspect vehicle, resulting in a second attempted traffic stop and subsequent pursuit. This chase moved toward the Island area of Logan before officers were forced to terminate it once again, citing the suspect’s erratic decision to maneuver around other motorists while driving completely without headlights.
A third and final pursuit was initiated later in the evening when a Cache County Sheriff’s deputy spotted the sedan near the Mountain Road area in Logan. As with the previous attempts, law enforcement terminated the chase due to ongoing safety concerns and after losing sight of the fleeing vehicle.
Investigators are highlighting two key distinguishing features of the suspect’s vehicle to aid in its identification:
- Custom exhaust: The small black sedan is equipped with a unique, exceptionally loud aftermarket exhaust system.
- Visible smoke: Police noted that this exhaust system causes the vehicle to leave behind a distinct plume of smoke when accelerating at high speeds.
USU Police are urging anyone with information about the identity of the driver, the whereabouts of the vehicle, or the two motorcycles involved to contact their department directly at 435-797-1939, referencing case number 26-U2013.