Drunk on Busch Light & fleeing from police - Driver overcorrects & slams into tree @ 80 MPH

Trooper's Narrative:
On, December 22nd, 2023 Stone County Deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for following to closely to another vehicle.
Deputies advised that the vehicle pulled over and then quickly sped off. Deputies pursued the vehicle. Deputies stated that the
vehicle was traveling at speeds exceeding 80 MPH and they observed items being thrown from the vehicle. SGT Joe Beaudin,
with the Stone County Sheriff's Office requested assistance from Arkansas State Police Troop I Dispatch.
I took lead on the pursuit, just West of Pleasant Grove. The vehicle was exceeding speeds of 90 MPH and was unable to
maintain its lane of travel. The pursuit continued into Independence County. Approximately 5 miles into Independence County,
the driver of vehicle, identified as Caleb Gurley, lost control of the vehicle and wrecked. Mr. Gurley was very uncooperative and
would not provide his name and information to law enforcement and medical staff who were trying to render aid. The only
statements that were made by Mr. Gurley were threatening in nature and he cursed the medical staff. I observed several
unopened containers of Busch Light inside of the vehicle.
Both occupants were transported by ambulance to the White River Medical Center in Batesville, AR. When I arrived at the
hospital, a search warrant was obtained for Mr. Gurley’s blood, based on the suspicion of DWI. I spoke with the passenger of
the vehicle who stated that Mr. Gurley had picked her up at approximately 4:00 PM and they were going to his parents’ house.
The passenger stated that Mr. Gurley had been drinking in the car while they were traveling and that she saw him drink 2-3
beers on the drive, she also stated that she believed that he had been smoking Marijuana. I asked the passenger why Mr. Gurley ran, and she stated that he said that he had warrants. The passenger stated that she told Mr. Gurley to stop the vehicle
several times during the pursuit but he refused.
During a search of the vehicle, a small container of Marijuana and a Marijuana pipe were located inside of the vehicle. Later,
when Mr. Gurley was asked about the Marijuana and the pipe, he stated that it belonged to him. Mr. Gurley also stated that he
ran because he had warrants. It was also found that Mr. Gurley had a suspended driver’s license.

[@PolicePursuits]

Trooper's Narrative: On, December 22nd, 2023 Stone County Deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for following to closely to another vehicle. Deputies advised that the vehicle pulled over and then quickly sped off. Deputies pursued the vehicle. Deputies stated that the vehicle was traveling at speeds exceeding 80 MPH and they observed items being thrown from the vehicle. SGT Joe Beaudin, with the Stone County Sheriff's Office requested assistance from Arkansas State Police Troop I Dispatch. I took lead on the pursuit, just West of Pleasant Grove. The vehicle was exceeding speeds of 90 MPH and was unable to maintain its lane of travel. The pursuit continued into Independence County. Approximately 5 miles into Independence County, the driver of vehicle, identified as Caleb Gurley, lost control of the vehicle and wrecked. Mr. Gurley was very uncooperative and would not provide his name and information to law enforcement and medical staff who were trying to render aid. The only statements that were made by Mr. Gurley were threatening in nature and he cursed the medical staff. I observed several unopened containers of Busch Light inside of the vehicle. Both occupants were transported by ambulance to the White River Medical Center in Batesville, AR. When I arrived at the hospital, a search warrant was obtained for Mr. Gurley’s blood, based on the suspicion of DWI. I spoke with the passenger of the vehicle who stated that Mr. Gurley had picked her up at approximately 4:00 PM and they were going to his parents’ house. The passenger stated that Mr. Gurley had been drinking in the car while they were traveling and that she saw him drink 2-3 beers on the drive, she also stated that she believed that he had been smoking Marijuana. I asked the passenger why Mr. Gurley ran, and she stated that he said that he had warrants. The passenger stated that she told Mr. Gurley to stop the vehicle several times during the pursuit but he refused. During a search of the vehicle, a small container of Marijuana and a Marijuana pipe were located inside of the vehicle. Later, when Mr. Gurley was asked about the Marijuana and the pipe, he stated that it belonged to him. Mr. Gurley also stated that he ran because he had warrants. It was also found that Mr. Gurley had a suspended driver’s license.

[@lawrencerenew8668]

They both should thank they’re luck stars, that they made it threw it.

[@zeerohour8129]

So, Mr. Gurley is from Alabama. Alabama is one of the few states that still designate counties on license plates. This is how you know, his plate starts with 44A. If there is a number, then a letter, that plate will tell you what county that person is from. Mr. Gurley is from Limestone County. 1 - 3 Are by population, (sorta) and the rest are in alphabetical order.

[@catface3473]

Thanks.

[@lonestar1637]

Thank you sir, for a job well done.

[@AlleyCat67]

1 is Jefferson County (Birmingham), 2 is Mobile, 3 is Montgomery.

[@tjohnson7811]

He self pitted himself like a pro

[@hossra2013]

Drinking Busch Light ought to be a felony in itself. :)

[@jennifer7330]

😂😂😂😂

[@johnfogg7858]

Better than Bud Light!

[@lisas8244]

@hossra2013 Amen to that!🤣

[@SagebrushRambles]

lol

[@bobdevries4028]

Pee tastes the same and is cheaper.

[@donpierce7405]

Even the engine wanted out of that car, trooper on radio “the engine is in the middle of the road” .

[@Josh-xd9mj]

​@Wheeler63No, earthen embankments are just impenetrable, had nothing to do with the piece of crap he was driving 😂.

[@JeanPaillard-to1hx]

@donpierce7405 “the engine is in the middle of the road” - Trooper yells ''Do not move - stay on the ground - put your hoses behind your back or I'll taze you - put it in cuffs and then - you have the right to remain silent yada yada yada yada. S*it, what am I doin'! I'm getting too old for this''.

[@kebo57]

I wondered what was smoking in the road!!

[@aaronb6727]

TVI: Tree Vehicle Intervention

[@LindaZeno]

😅

[@glennrishton5679]

I have always been impressed by the Arkansas Troopers abilities but this was so far above all the rest I have seen, this was more than amazing....He PITted that car by his psychic powers alone.

[@zebrainfart]

LOL

[@adammiller9179]

hilarious......

[@frankacosta2503]

"With MIND BULLETS! That's telekinesis Kyle" -Tenacious D

[@charlesbaker1403]

Jedi mind trick.

[@LabCat]

On the first day of Christmas, ASP gave to me A wrecked car and a felonyyyyy~

[@norahc.]

Advice to the idiots fleeing: There's a reason the cop chasing you let another cop pass him...and it doesn't bode well for you.

[@kevino4846]

Usually means the Byrd man has arrived😂

[@blanknam3d]

Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake. - Napoleon Bonaparte

[@XXSkunkWorksXX]

@@blanknam3d "I'd Like To Spank Your Sister With A Slice Of Bologna." :- Zapp Brannigan's Big Book of War

[@byronholt4912]

He deployed the top secret blue tooth pit option. Highly effective I must add.

[@charlesbaker1403]

Jedi mind trick.

[@randabeast]

Busch light? Gonna need a 30 pack.

[@nssomedude]

They were lucky they had to call an ambulance and not the coroner

[@kevino4846]

Yep, because most runners don't wear seatbelts, kind of goes along with their general intelligence.

[@catface3473]

Yeah but unfortunate for citizens.

[@hornytinman5447]

Would have costed less for the taxpayers to call the coroner

[@timthompson8297]

That’s a damn shame.

[@C-141B_FE]

"Drunk on Busch Light ......" 'effin LEGEND.

[@StarFleet_Tech1701]

Better than Bud Light!

[@SoranoGuardias]

@@StarFleet_Tech1701 Same company. Different brand.

[@Cybersawz]

@Wheeler63 Nothing worse than woke mule piss.

[@stratman9449]

i thought "they" went out of business....or was that something else....??

[@Josh-xd9mj]

Calm down, Schrader.​@Wheeler63

[@armorer94]

Drunk on Busch light? At least he wasn't drinking beer.

[@LJT7907]

I feel bad for the tree

[@jnwreptiles4005]

I really hope the tree makes a full recovery.

[@zen1647]

Yeah, I feel sorry for that poor tree!

[@cindy6495]

Good evening again Police Pursuits Have a wonderful weekend 😊❤

[@JustReed]

From Maryland and always listen to Lonoke county sheriff dispatch. Love them!

[@JettBlast]

Arkansas Troopers are very tenacious, I have seen when they pursue until they catch them no matter who they are or where they run!

[@just-a-cupcake]

That must be terrifying to be trapped in a speeding car of a drunk driver.

[@markemerson8399]

Sure, but it's up to us to make the right choices. The guy was a dope smoker with warrants.

[@just-a-cupcake]

@markemerson8399 Yeah, but she said he started drinking while they were driving. What do you do then? Get out of the car somewhere? It just seems scary.

[@robbernath]

​@@just-a-cupcake you don't associate with those kinds of people in the first place

[@LesCunliffe]

@@robbernath She can find better. Anyone really 😄

[@Sahadi420]

the gear shifter is right to your left.....put it in N.

[@labrd41]

8:27 Trooper almost gets a motor in his windshield...........Damn. that was close.

[@gsdalpha1358]

Had to go back and look. Damn close!!!

[@SusieAnderson-ds7dq]

Oh, no! I hope the 🌲wasn't injured too badly 😪

[@danahan01]

How the hell do you get drunk on Busch Light??

[@haydenmccain]

Pro tip. Brake before the turn, not in the turn.

[@77Infidel]

Also looked like the crest of a hill, at that speed he probably caught a little "air", and as you stated hit the brakes. R.I.P little Civic

[@dee_2330]

He was drunk lol

[@adammiller9179]

If you don't know how to brake into a turn, you shouldn't be giving "pro tips".

[@charlesbaker1403]

He be too STOOPID and too drunk to do dat.

[@timfeeley714-25]

He probably wasn't even drunk, he just didn't want to endure the shame of being caught with Busch Light!

[@glenncronise7775]

I had no idea that you could get drunk on Busch Lite. He must have been trying hard.

[@FreddietheFly]

One of the few videos I've seen of AHP that they didn't pit right away; or in this case not at all.

[@normanrukki3954]

It's pretty rare to see the ASP let a chase go on like this...normally it's instant pit.

[@hehhaha8232]

it's county cops, not state zogbots. They probably have to pay for any cars they screw up since their county doesn't have the Wal Mart tax money that the Arkysaws state zogbots have.

[@61rampy65]

@@hehhaha8232 Not the brightest bulb are you? The video is from ASP.

[@eliminatorxx713xx]

@@61rampy65 Let him talk his smack, poor guy probably got pitted by ASP and is still sour about it,

[@gsdalpha1358]

@@hehhaha8232 SGT Joe Beaudin, with the Stone County Sheriff's Office requested assistance from Arkansas State Police Troop I Dispatch. The transcript says TROOPER NARRATIVE

[@wxmyjnsn]

Damn son edit this down! The first 8 minutes is just the cops following fast!

[@Anythingforfreedom]

I didn't know you could get drunk on busch light. Maybe he just drowned from drinking too much of it.

[@dtktrucker]

At least 2 crimes here. I’m thinking drinking Busch Lite might be the more serious one.

[@61rampy65]

I didn't see a pushbar on the front bumper. maybe that's why they didn't PIT him.

[@Perseca]

Probably one of the best drunk drivers I've ever seen, at least until he wrecked. He was keeping it between the lines really well.

[@michaelkelly3501]

He was drinking light beer, how drunk could he have been lol

[@catface3473]

Went over center line many times...

[@Perseca]

@@catface3473 Yeah but at high speeds and in turns that's pretty normal if you want to keep control of the car. Can't really attribute that to drunkenness in this case.

[@robertwalker5521]

You need to re-run the clip.. he was outside the lane numerous times. Just have tea or coffee while watching it.

[@randy5411]

Flinging that engine onto the roadway makes him the, Hurley Gurley man.

[@tylerbarnett8062]

I see what you did there

[@RANDOMNATION907]

That looks like a fun road to travel on a sport bike.

[@Ray56z]

Seen the entire drivetrain component coming back out on the roadway, ASP Masterson just barely squeaked by it. Those red and blue lights, along with adrenaline, sure make better drivers of drunks-for a while.

[@ausfuhrpramienjagar]

That new asphalt patch temperature challenge was performed perfectly!

[@ausfuhrpramienjagar]

@Wheeler63 .. Yes, I know that.. But the car died!.. LOL

[@JamesEmery]

As I see it, the self induced pitt and flip is easily the most comical of all the pitt types. Change my mind.

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

At least it wasn't Bud Light

[@MrVince8]

Excellent work ASP!

[@jeffreygamer32]

I hope that the ASP is not going soft on criminals now cause the trooper had so many perfect opportunities to PIT him but didn't do it, usually this chase would have been over after the first few minutes!

[@PetriTemiseva]

Possibly felt pity for the lady in the car.

[@woody4u247]

Those Ford Explorer pursuits sound like they're winding out , but struggling to go anywhere... Those Hemis love the Pursuits...

[@bobsebring2819]

that was a pretty smooth road. You know, I don't care how drunk I would get, seeing those flashing lights behind me would wake me up to reality, it would literally shock my system into coherency. No way could I believe that I would be able to out run the cops. granted I would be busted for an DUI, but to add additional charges, plus the fact that I could total my car? That's totally crazy!

[@macnorman]

Take a minute and Google "T-Rex" up in La Crosse, WI. That POS takes the cake for crazy

[@PacMan592]

Right, a DUI ain’t shit compared to felony fleeing

[@robertwalker5521]

The word "warrants" is PLURAL

[@petebraven1522]

DUI is tantamount to suicide but with a passenger on board, potentially attempting homicide. That young lady was just lucky to survive. Possibly the reason the troopers let it run so far was concern for the passenger. Smart call guys.

[@JDP-we9hk]

He let that dude run a long time. Not the ASP I've grown to know and love.

[@stratman9449]

ASP knew this guy would finish the "job" by himself....

[@kevino4846]

90mph on a two lane. Not optimal conditions.

[@Hazel66781]

We need to see a photo of Gurley to expose him.

[@anyfrazier8297]

Oops! He did it by himself 😂! I am amazed by these law enforcement officers, they are always pretty persistent and professional!

[@missystiffler5145]

If you're drunk on Busch lite.......you deserve jail. 😊 .

[@danlaur7973]

This guy gives a bad name to Busch light drinkers!

[@southernjustice615]

You might think you can out run the po po, an you just might..but you cant out run the radio😂

[@kevsta67]

he couldn't even outrun himself

[@southernjustice615]

@@kevsta67 lol😂 right

[@willbmcl]

damn, that bunny made a right turn and not at Albuquerque.

[@DexterHaven]

Meanwhile, the driver is moving along thinking... "that's me, Burt Reynolds, the 'Bandit'."

[@jamesrankin9833]

Good stuff!

[@mistymccathern2827]

PIT maneuvers are pretty dangerous at that high speed

[@Eric-gk2yw]

If law can keep up with you for a mile. You're not getting away. Edit: added for.

[@carlaferrovecchio950]

I LOVE ASP! I keep saying that I’m gonna sell my house and move to Arkansas, maybe I’ll snag me one of those HOT troopers! lol

[@my2cents320]

I remember my first beer…

[@77Infidel]

To hold my beer😂

[@AdamSternberg]

I hope the tree is ok

[@iloveTRUMP]

Who left all those rocks in the road??

[@AlphaBoss92]

As soon as I saw the title, I'm like " OH BOY! This has to be a good one!" **Sips Tallboy**

[@ButtKoWitz]

At least his last name is appropriate, seeing that he drinks Busche Light.

[@ajwilson605]

"Whiskey bottles, and brand new cars Oak tree you're in my way There's too much coke and too much smoke Look what's going on inside you." That Smell- Lynyrd Skynyrd

[@JoesCornerstadios]

Busch light is like Gold in trailor parks

[@andy164501]

Have we just met an ASP Trooper that's NOT certified in TVI maneuvers? Chase when on for 9 min and prob would have gone on indefinitely had driver not wrecked out. Oh, for the Byrd-Man!

[@sirotis13]

Oh No Busch Light, And Bud Light, Drunks are the Worst Kind, LOL,

[@SqDog_]

Was that lift off oversteer?

[@kennethpaladino4948]

Gurly man drunk on Bud Light! Really, Gurley! LMFAO! 🤯

[@teresapowell2157]

Hey George! Look out for that.... too late

[@cabman86]

And he pit his own self.

[@edwardprice140]

Fast forward to 8:00 , no need to watch 8 minutes of tail lights.

[@gp5674]

This is not over-correcting, it's more of an under-correction. An over-correction would have caused the car to crash into the guardrail on the left.

[@adamwiggins8290]

Is it ASP policy to just follow until the driver screws up? GA State Patrol would've used a PIT 5 times by the time this car crashed.

[@10-4CodyWade]

This is why you should always go with the Acura instead of Honda. Better handling in the corners 😂

[@Railrider765]

Gps said turn right....HERE!! 😀

[@robertbowling8393]

I thought this would be a fatal for sure. From the report, it sounds like the driver is a hard case, so hopes thet he'll eved seek the help he obviously needs is qustionable. The fact that hes operating under suspension, driving drunk, has multiple warrants .... not to mention driving like this with a passenger (a woman at that) doesn't speak favorably for his character. As if all of this isn't bad enough, noncompliant with officers and hurling hostility and profanity at EMS personnel ..... It all adds up to the type of individual who'd end up right where he did. I'd think about now, I'd be starting to think of things like being thankful to God Almighty and getting my act together. This could've easily been a double fatality.

[@SpikeKastleman]

That was NOT an over-correction. The driver hit a bump or drop in the road and rear tires lost traction momentarily, causing the car to unbalance and throw itself intro a spin.

[@truthbetold9923]

Suspension unloaded when vehicle hit dip in the road in a straight line usually no problem but in a curve car wants to go one direction tires in another direction resulting in panic braking and loss of control being end result

[@Bookwildguy]

Yikes!

[@rajun1231]

How many Busch lights does one have to drink to get drunk? A keg's worth? Just getting caught drinking Busch ought to be a violation.

[@SomberSounds200]

That was a crazy crash

[@crazysquid0227]

That would be a Ditch with a steep embankment that the car slammed into before impacting the tree if at all. Ditch 1, Suspect 0

[@donnataylor143]

Does anyone know if Trooper Masterson is new to the force? He had so many good chances to PIT this clown, and didnt. TFS Police Pursuits💙 HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[@crazy849661]

I thought Masterson was sent to North kern pen

[@midiwall]

A PIT on a two lane road at 90+ isn't gonna end well for the bad guy. Bad guy did it himself in the end, but the troopers can't. They don't know what/who else is in the car.

[@donnataylor143]

@@midiwall Ive seen them do a PIT plenty of times on a 2 lane going 90+....and of course it isnt gonna end well for the bad guy! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[@jeremylowe2309]

How are these posted so soon?! How?

[@spykewyn8395]

Bro thought he was Ross Chastain.

[@tugginalong]

Emotional vs thinking brain Pretty common these days

[@coolruehle]

...at least he wasn't drinking g BUD LIGHT.

[@Pledgeman]

Hope all law enforcement are ok. The bad guy, not so much.

[@imamisfit445]

I've had Busch lite before. Hard to get drunk off of it. Shit. People cook with it! 😅

[@WhoGitDaBiscuit]

What does cooking have to do with it?

[@subiesojourner777]

It's amazing how big folks ego's get when they are drunk.

[@SKC193]

What? A suspended license? No, surely not! Who woulda thunk it?🙄

[@mchume65]

Skip ahead to 8:20 unless you just want to ride along with the Trooper for a while.

[@PlymouthVT]

He's fleeing and doesn't even have his brights on dark hilly road.

[@RaiderfanCali]

Busch light? Really!?!? I’m sure that was worth it!!!

[@jonsimomds2357]

Definitely a basket case. This guy was weaving all over the road. 😮

[@jasoningram9928]

He was probably trying to run into the Busch!

[@Themilkmanskid.]

Driving fast is hard.

[@Schneewittchen1310]

Play stupid games, win stupid prices. 🤘

[@em1osmurf]

good ol' boys been tryin' a tell yah what that beer will do to you. just ask bruce jenner.

[@Quietstorm_ATL]

He thought he could outrun ASP in a 2012 Civic. 😮

[@brettelmerelmer3061]

Man, I hate it when a tree goes on a forced march to get in my way. Gonna have to have a talk with that tree's Commanding Officer.

[@standalone2358]

"I observed several unopened containers of Busch Light inside of the vehicle." Why do these idiots all drink pee water?

[@toddhurley5629]

Should’ve got another charge for drinking Busch light

[@houseofno]

Did you know that BUD light and Busch Light are NOT the same product?