A 21-year-old driver in Everett, Washington, could lose his 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 after allegedly reaching 127 mph and leading deputies on a high-speed pursuit near Interstate 5. Authorities stopped the bright blue sports car using spike strips, and the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office is pursuing its legal seizure under state laws involving felony eluding.
Police Chase Ends With Porsche GT3 Disabled
The driver, identified as Tyger S. Yong, was behind the wheel of the high-performance Porsche when a Snohomish County sheriff’s deputy clocked him traveling at 127 mph near Interstate 5.
Rather than stopping, Yong allegedly attempted to flee from law enforcement, triggering a high-speed pursuit.
Deputies eventually deployed spike strips, puncturing both passenger-side tires and bringing the Porsche to a stop in traffic.
Driver Asked Deputy How to Get His Porsche Back
Bodycam footage released by the sheriff’s office captured the exchange between Yong and the arresting deputy following the pursuit.
When asked why he had continued speeding, Yong reportedly said he was trying to get home. The deputy rejected the explanation, telling him that he had been attempting to escape police.
Yong then asked whether there was anything he could do to get his car back. The deputy responded, “Not run from the police,” before warning that the Porsche would likely end up belonging to the sheriff’s office.
Passenger Was Inside During 127-MPH Pursuit
Yong’s wife was reportedly riding in the passenger seat during the pursuit, which reached speeds of 127 mph.
Because of the serious risk of injury, deputies referred a domestic-violence-designated reckless endangerment allegation related to the incident.
Snohomish County Seeks Legal Seizure of Porsche
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office currently has possession of the 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 and is pursuing its legal seizure under state laws covering vehicles used in felony eluding.
The car’s eventual fate remains tied to the legal process, but authorities are seeking to keep it following the alleged pursuit.
The incident began with a 127-mph run from law enforcement and ended with the Porsche disabled by spike strips, its driver arrested and the vehicle facing possible permanent seizure.
