Nashville Woman Leads Police on Hours-Long Low-Speed Chase in Stolen Car

The incident began around 3 a.m. when Metro Nashville Police officers discovered Wray asleep in a stolen black Nissan Altima at 826 Burnett Road. After confirming the vehicle was stolen, officers attempted to apprehend Wray, but she resisted, initiating the slow-speed chase.

Despite deploying spike strips, Wray continued to drive on flat tires, weaving through traffic on I-24. The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) eventually joined the pursuit, and at approximately 7:30 a.m., they successfully executed a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle.

Wray faces numerous charges, including vehicle theft, reckless endangerment, and evading arrest. Her extensive criminal history, including convictions for forgery, aggravated burglary, and drug possession, further complicates the case. Legal analyst Nick Leonardo noted that police constantly evaluate public safety during pursuits, and the decision to allow the slow-speed chase to continue was likely based on minimizing risk to the public.

The chase caused significant traffic disruptions during the morning commute, with TDOT Help Trucks assisting in directing traffic around the slow-moving pursuit. The incident also drew attention to the challenges of policing vehicle theft and the potential dangers of high-speed chases in urban areas.

Wray faces charges including two counts of vehicle theft, five counts of evading arrest with risk of injury, three counts of aggravated reckless driving, two counts of reckless endangerment, two counts of vandalism, and driving on a suspended license.

Wray told officers she fled because she was "already on paper for ten years anyway."

Tennessee Highway Patrol officers used a PIT maneuver to force the car to the side of I-24, ending the pursuit.

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