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‘Dangerous’ driver captured after leading multi-county chase on I-40
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Danica Sauter , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The chase continued along Interstate 40, with the driver eventually leaving the highway and heading back toward Nashville.
A driver considered dangerous was captured after a multi-county chase on I-40. The Mt. Juliet Police Department and Metro Nashville Police Department collaborated to end the pursuit early Saturday morning.
The driver was initially spotted by Metro Nashville Police officers, who attempted to stop him. However, he fled at high speeds without headlights. The chase continued along Interstate 40, with the driver eventually leaving the highway and heading back toward Nashville.
Further details about the incident are available from the source. The cooperation between the two police departments ultimately led to the capture of the driver, bringing an end to the reckless pursuit.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 15, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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