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Troopers use ‘boxing’ tactic to stop runaway electric vehicle on highway
By WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 18, 2026
· 2 min read
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) — A Monday afternoon commute on the 215 Beltway in Las Vegas turned into a 14-mile emergency earlier this month after an electric vehicle began accelerating on its own, reaching speeds up to 90 mph with brakes that would not respond.Nevada State Police said the driver c...
Key takeaway Nevada State Police said the driver called 911 from the area of Rainbow Road on July 6.
Why this matters in The Nashville
Nashville residents may be wondering how local authorities would respond to a similar emergency. While the "boxing" tactic used by Nevada State Police is a specialized maneuver, it's likely that the Tennessee Highway Patrol would employ similar strategies to bring a runaway vehicle to a safe stop. In fact, the emphasis on coordinated response and traffic breaks is consistent with the kind of multi-agency cooperation that Nashville's public safety agencies have practiced in various emergency drills. The key takeaway for local drivers is the importance of staying calm and calling 911 immediately if they find themselves in a similar situation, providing dispatchers with crucial location and speed information to facilitate a swift response. As Nashville's roads continue to see an influx of electric and hybrid vehicles, it's reassuring to know that local law enforcement is likely preparing for such scenarios, and that a combination of quick thinking and coordinated response can help prevent accidents and protect drivers.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) — A Monday afternoon commute on the 215 Beltway in Las Vegas turned into a 14-mile emergency earlier this month after an electric vehicle began accelerating on its own, reaching speeds up to 90 mph with brakes that would not respond.Nevada State Police said the driver c...
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