A high-speed drama unfolded in Tuscola County when a 17-year-old boy led Michigan State Police on a wild chase that ended on foot in the woods. The teen, who has not been named due to his age, was observed speeding and blowing through a stop sign on Saturday, as reported by WNEM. When troopers tried to pull him over, the youthful driver hit the gas rather than the brakes.

The police opted not to give chase in the interest of safety but soon found the speedster's vehicle crashed as he attempted a turn. The adrenaline-pumping scene continued as the driver bolted from his busted ride and dashed into the sanctuary of the trees. A swiftly coordinated response, including the Caro Police Department, Tuscola County Sheriff’s Office, and MSP Caro Post, corralled the area, establishing a perimeter to contain a suspect, according to details obtained by abc12.

K-9 units from Michigan State Police and Tuscola County Sheriff’s Office joined the push, nosing their way through the thick brush to snare the teen. Under the unshakeable nose of law enforcement's four-legged detectives, the runaway eventually had no choice but to yield. According to an account from michigansthumb.com, the teen confessed he'd fled for fear of being caught driving with only a GDL Level 1 permit, which wasn’t up to the mark for solo driving.

He was petitioned to juvenile court and remanded into the custody of his parents. In a statement celebrating the collaboration, MSP Caro Post’s Sgt. Steven Moore, extolled, “This was an excellent example of teamwork with our local partners. Great job by all involved.”