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Arkansas chase mother escaped after rollover as toddler ran to troopers on video
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Published on 15 May 2026
Her toddler walked out and approached police
A viral video from Arkansas shows the terrifying end of a high-speed chase involving 23-year-old Thalia Jones and her 3-year-old son on May 2 in Joiner. After Jones refused to stop for state troopers, Arkansas State Police used a PIT maneuver, and the vehicle veered off Highway 118, crossed back, and rolled over near a ditch. Seconds later, the toddler climbed out unharmed and ran toward officers, while Jones exited and yelled to troopers. Jones now faces multiple charges.
- Police chase began after Jones refused to stop in Joiner on May 2
- Arkansas State Police used a PIT maneuver on Highway 118
- The car veered off the roadway, crossed back, and rolled over near a ditch
- Video shows the 3-year-old running toward responding troopers after the crash
- Jones faces charges including reckless driving and endangering a minor
- Vehicle was reportedly her boyfriend’s, and no trooper knew a child was inside
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