La VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - La Vergne Police say a loud, unmistakable sound—vehicles doing donuts—kicked off a chaotic chain of events around 9:00 PM Friday night. Officers heard the noise coming from Veterans Park and headed that way, only to see two vehicles speeding out of the area: a black Infiniti with no headlights and a white Jeep SUV.

Officers initially began to pursue the vehicles, but the chase was called off for safety. Even after the pursuit was terminated, one of the fleeing vehicles struck a marked patrol unit that was sitting in the intersection of Stones River Road with emergency lights activated to protect other drivers. After the patrol car was hit, officers re-engaged in the pursuit.

The white Jeep didn’t make it far. It crashed on Hurricane Circle, hitting a residence and disabling the vehicle. EMS evaluated the people inside the home, and thankfully no one was hurt.

While officers were handling that crash scene, the second vehicle—the black Infiniti—was found in the Cherokee Drive area. One occupant was detained immediately, but the driver ran. Officers from both 2nd and 3rd shift worked together to set up a perimeter, and the driver was located shortly afterward.

The driver of the white Jeep SUV faces several charges, including reckless driving, felony reckless aggravated assault, felony vandalism, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without a license, and felony evading. The driver of the black Infiniti has been charged with felony evading.

LPD recently reminded the public that reckless driving isn’t worth the risk, and Friday night’s events underscored that message. Officers say they’re grateful for the community members who stepped up with clear descriptions and directions of travel—information that helped bring the situation to a quick and safe conclusion.

La Vergne Police say their mission is straightforward: keep the community safe. When dangerous behavior threatens that mission, they will take action to stop it.