Vehicle stopped after high-speed pursuit on Interstate 15, Las Vegas NV


Radio audio of a police pursuit on Interstate 15 in Las Vegas. Officers describe a driver failing to maintain lanes and driving between about 50 and 70 mph in heavy traffic. The vehicle eventually stopped near Spring Mountain Road, the driver did not follow commands initially, and was taken into custody. The recording also notes unit locations and traffic conditions.
Audio|Source: Nevada Highway Patrol - Clark County
05:15
Transcript:
Still failing to maintain, still going about 65 to 70 miles an hour. 11[1] southbound north of Southern Rancho. Decreasing to stop left. 11 southbound failing to maintain lanes, still going about 60 to 70 miles an hour. Dropping down to 58 right now. Currently on Interstate 15 approaching Charleston, going about 65 miles an hour, then drop to 58. Heavy traffic; we're the only vehicles up the road right now. Is he looking for a place to yield or actively eluding? Consistently between 65 and 70 miles an hour. Failed to maintain, not in close pursuit since 11 and Southern Rancho. He hasn't attempted to pull over. We're on Interstate 15 southbound, far right travel lane. Passing Cedar southbound. There is a unit on the right shoulder. Approaching Spring Mountain, speeds around 50 miles an hour. He is still in the travel lane but slowing. They stopped on Interstate 15 near Spring Mountain. The driver is not listening to commands but is not moving around. Officers gave commands. Subject is in custody. Vehicle cleared and channel clear for normal traffic.
Still failing to maintain, still going about 65 to 70 miles an hour. 11[1] southbound north of Southern Rancho. Decreasing to stop left. 11 southbound failing to maintain lanes, still going about 60 to 70 miles an hour. Dropping down to 58 right now. Currently on Interstate 15 approaching Charleston, going about 65 miles an hour, then drop to 58. Heavy traffic; we're the only vehicles up the road right now. Is he looking for a place to yield or actively eluding? Consistently between 65 and 70 miles an hour. Failed to maintain, not in close pursuit since 11 and Southern Rancho. He hasn't attempted to pull over. We're on Interstate 15 southbound, far right travel lane. Passing Cedar southbound. There is a unit on the right shoulder. Approaching Spring Mountain, speeds around 50 miles an hour. He is still in the travel lane but slowing. They stopped on Interstate 15 near Spring Mountain. The driver is not listening to commands but is not moving around. Officers gave commands. Subject is in custody. Vehicle cleared and channel clear for normal traffic.
Police codes explained
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[1]
11: Failing to maintain lanes / possible pursuit
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Location mentioned:
Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV
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