--- title: "This High-Speed Chase of a U-Haul GMC Savana Is Pure Chaos" description: "Two men were arrested after fleeing police in a high-speed pursuit that reached speeds of u120 mph." date: "2024-02-11" modified: "2024-02-11" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-high-speed-chase-of-a-u-haul-gmc-savana-is-pure-chaos" categories: - "News" tags: - "GMC" - "Van" --- # This High-Speed Chase of a U-Haul GMC Savana Is Pure Chaos ![]() *This is exactly the kind of situation the trackers are meant to prevent the need for. \AP News via YouTube\* On Wednesday, February 7, Police chased two men in a $19.95-per-day U-Haul [GMC Savana ]()from Locust Grove, Oklahoma to Tontitown, Arkansas in a chaotic [high-speed pursuit](). According to [Tontitown police](), speeds during the chase reached over 120 mph before the two Michigan natives were finally caught with firearms and Molotov cocktails (or improved flammable devices) in their possession. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured in the chase. The chase finally ended when one Tontitown officer used a "[tactical vehicle intervention]()" (TVI) maneuver to spin the van into a highway barrier. After that, more police cars were able to surround the van and make the arrests. The officer who executed the TVI maneuver ended up spinning into the grass alongside the highway and rolling several times. They were taken to a nearby hospital but suffered only minor injuries and has since been released. Several other police cars were damaged in the chase and arrest but no other officers were hurt. > [View this post on Instagram]() > [A post shared by TCD News (@dearborn)]() Tontitown police department also said that the fleeing van hit another car head-on in Oklahoma but didn't say if anyone in the other car was injured. Hopefully, those passengers weren't hurt. "Our stance here is the priority of life," said Tontitown detective Keith Lindley. "\[A fleeing vehicle is\] like having someone point a loaded gun into a crowd." The two men—Cory Robert Mercier and Trenton Johnson—are being held at Benton County jail on multiple charges, including possession of destructive devices, aggravated assault, criminal conspiracy, and, obviously, felony fleeing. Both Mercier and Johnson were already wanted by Westland, Michigan police for attempting to run over officers. They'll appear in court on March 18. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uPEumuJAcE High-speed chases are dangerous for everyone involved but having a cargo van, and several police cars behind it, going 120 mph is a recipe for disaster. Thankfully, the chase ended without any reports of serious injuries. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()