UHP troopers arrest driver following 106 mph pursuit in Draper
By Gephardt Daily Staff · June 14, 2026 · 1 min read
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A driver was taken into custody in Draper after fleeing an attempted traffic stop on I-15 at 106 mph. The pursuit involved a helicopter and resulted in damage to Utah Highway Patrol vehicles.
Key takeaways
A driver was clocked traveling at 106 mph on I-15 during an attempted traffic stop.
UHP troopers used a helicopter to track the vehicle to Draper.
The suspect was boxed in by two troopers but attempted to flee again.
The second flight attempt caused major damage to trooper vehicles.
A man was taken into custody in Draper after fleeing an attempted traffic stop on Interstate 15 at 106 mph. The pursuit involved tracking from a helicopter and ended after the driver attempted to flee again, causing major damage to Utah Highway Patrol vehicles.
According to reports, UHP troopers tracked the driver to Draper using a helicopter. Two troopers eventually boxed in the vehicle to take the man into custody.
During the incident, the driver attempted to flee a second time. This action caused significant damage to the vehicles used by the troopers.
