A wild police chase in Riverside County, California just went viral for all the wrong reasons. On April 9, 2026, aerial footage captured the moment a high-stakes pursuit ended in a massive explosion of dust and bricks.
The culprit? A "grappler" device that was supposed to end the chase safely but instead sent the suspect flying into a residential backyard.
The video shows a black Riverside County Sheriff’s SUV pulling up behind a fleeing white sedan.
The deputy deployed the grappler, a front-mounted metal frame designed to snag a car's rear tires.
Instead of a smooth stop, the white car swerved violently, jumped the curb, and slammed straight into a homeowner’s brick wall.
The impact was so intense that a man standing in his own backyard had to sprint for his life as debris rained down around him.
While the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has started using this new tech to avoid risky PIT maneuvers, this specific attempt looked more like a demolition derby.
The white sedan was left mangled against the house with heavy front-end damage.
While it remains unclear if the suspect suffered major injuries, the video has sparked a massive debate online.
Some critics argue the police caused an unnecessary wreck, while others say the criminal got exactly what was coming to them.
Either way, the "grappler" proved one thing: it will definitely stop a car, even if it takes a brick wall to finish the job.