A white BMW tore across San Diego freeways late Friday night in a pursuit that pushed speeds to a staggering 150 miles per hour. The chase began around 10:30 PM on May 2, when officers first spotted the vehicle on State Route 94. Despite repeated attempts to terminate the pursuit due to the extreme danger posed by the driver’s reckless speed, a police helicopter maintained overhead surveillance as the car wove across the county. The BMW, a four-door sedan with temporary Arizona tags, blazed north on SR-125, west on SR-52 to Regents Road, then reversed direction—looping back via SR-52 east, SR-163 south, I-805 south, I-8 east, and finally I-15 south. Spike strips were deployed at several points, though it’s unclear whether they were effective. Ultimately, the car’s rear tires disintegrated from the sustained high speeds, bringing the vehicle to a halt just before Adams Avenue on I-15. Key Facts:
- Vehicle: White BMW, 4-door sedan, Arizona temporary tags
- Top Speed: 150 mph; consistently over 120–130 mph
- Start Time: ~10:30 PM, Friday, May 2
- Route: SR-94 → SR-125 → SR-52 → Regents Rd → SR-163 → I-805 → I-8 → I-15
- Pursuit Status: Terminated multiple times by ground units; helicopter maintained tracking
- Conclusion: Vehicle stopped on I-15 S; driver and female passenger fled on foot and were detained
- Recovered Items: Phones and wallets discarded during foot chase
- Vehicle Status: Not reported stolen, but may be unreported
