Trooper Uses Tactical Maneuver to Stop Dangerous 81-Year-Old Driver

Published by PoliceActivity, documents a traffic pursuit in Montezuma County, Colorado, on April 8, 2026. A Colorado State Trooper spotted a pickup truck driving the wrong way on the shoulder of U.S. Highway 160 near Cortez and followed it after an initial stop attempt. The truck weaved between the shoulder and opposing lanes at highway speed before the trooper used a tactical maneuver to stop it near an active construction zone. According to authorities, the driver, an 81-year-old man, was taken into custody without further incident. He faces charges including driving under the influence, reckless driving and vehicular eluding.

• Colorado State Trooper pursues a pickup truck driving the wrong way on U.S. Highway 160 near Cortez
• The truck weaves between the shoulder and oncoming lanes at highway speed
• A second tactical maneuver stops the truck before it enters a construction zone
• The 81-year-old driver faces DUI, reckless driving and vehicular eluding charges

* (Disclaimer: The content in this video is intended for educational and informational purposes only) Montezuma County, Colorado — On April 8, 2026, at about 11 a.m., a Colorado State Trooper spotted a pickup truck traveling the wrong direction along the shoulder of U.S. Highway 160 near Cortez. Authorities say the trooper immediately disengaged from the initial stop and pursued the vehicle, which continued weaving unpredictably between the shoulder and opposing lanes at highway speeds. Despite emergency lights, sirens, and repeated attempts to gain compliance, the driver pressed on, at times narrowly avoiding head-on collisions with oncoming traffic and creating a rapidly deteriorating situation for other motorists. As the vehicle sped toward an active construction zone with reduced speed limits, the trooper made the decision to forcibly end the pursuit. After an initial unsuccessful attempt, a second tactical maneuver brought the truck to a stop just before it could enter the work area, where crews were present. The driver, identified as an 81-year-old man, was taken into custody without further incident and faces multiple charges, including driving under the influence, reckless driving and vehicular eluding. 🚨𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑙 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑥𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑑𝑜𝑐𝑢𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑦𝑠𝑖𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑝𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑙𝑦 𝑎𝑣𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑑𝑠. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Special thanks to Shout-Out Supporters on Patreon: - 'DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse' - John Doe - 'Twitchypowpow' - 'MrGiggles-.' - Lillian Daley - Tyrell Robertson - christine Grinter - 'Based Asuka' - 'The Evil Queen' - Benjamin Osgood - Gary Wilson - LJ - Edward Aquino - Brianna Wilkins - Eian Smith - brandon - William - Hunter - Cammy - Elisabeth Craig - Bobby Roach - Sarin Dipity - Becky Hopkins - thomas - Cody Stephens - Troy Polansky - Tulla Belle - 'quadrakyiro' - Scott Mackin - "John B. GunsSaveLife" - david wallace - Brice Danos - 'PhlyDaily' - RayJayOB - Josef Rex - 'Jun' - 'Xenik' - 'GotsNoGroove Cheryl' - Kelly Goodwin - 'Dawesenm' - Paul Rohrbaugh - 'AccuShoot.com' - Lisa Overly - Gerardo Flores - 'coco Coco' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliceActivity Follow us on X: https://x.com/Police_Activity 🛍️ Check out our Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/PoliceActivity 🛍️ - Links to the Best Dash Cams you can buy. VIOFO A329S 4K: https://amzn.to/42NUA0I Vantrue N4 Pro S 4K: https://amzn.to/4cVH5SV Garmin X310 4K: https://amzn.to/3QOEz8c BlackVue DR970X 4K: https://amzn.to/4tlFj2o REDTIGER F17 Elite 4K: https://amzn.to/4tHQymw THINKWARE ARC 700 4K: https://amzn.to/3OBWpuA - Security Cameras Arlo Ultra 4K: https://amzn.to/3RgGoe9 eufyCam S3 Pro 4K: https://amzn.to/3QJX25U Google Nest Cam 2K: https://amzn.to/4up9tCC Ring Spotlight Cam Pro: https://amzn.to/3P1xD7d Disclosure: Please note that we will receive a small commission from purchases made through our Amazon stor