Corvette Hits 154 MPH During Wild Saratoga County Police Chase, Driver Vanishes

Corvette Hits 154 MPH During Wild Chase

A high-speed police chase through Saratoga County Monday night ended with a Corvette engulfed in flames in a Clifton Park neighborhood. And somehow, the driver managed to disappear before police arrived.

According to NewsChannel 13, the New York State Police said the Corvette reportedly reached 154 MPH during the pursuit

How Did the Chase Begin?

According to NewsChannel 13, troopers attempted to pull over a Chevrolet Corvette traveling south on Route 9 around 10:20 PM on Monday, October 12th.

Instead of stopping, police say the driver sped away, eventually heading onto Ushers Road and then southbound on the Northway.

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According to the report, Troopers ultimately deployed a tire-deflation device south of Exit 9 but eventually lost sight of the vehicle.

Corvette Found Engulfed in Flames

Around 11 PM, according to the report, emergency crews discovered a burning Corvette near Southbury Road and Montgomery Way in Clifton Park, and while police confirmed it was the same vehicle involved in the chase, the driver was nowhere to be found.

Clifton Park Resident Describes the Chaos

One local woman, Jenny Lynn, shared the wild experience on Facebook, claiming the search unfolded right in her backyard.

"Apparently, our neighborhood turned into an episode of COPS last night!" she wrote.

She described helicopters circling overhead, police searching her yard, and the chaos surrounding the burning vehicle. Jenny also said her family shared Ring camera footage with a local news station.

Where Is the Driver?

As of the latest State Police report, investigators are still identifying the driver, and no arrests have been made.

Investigators are also working to determine what caused the Corvette to catch fire.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the New York State Police.