In one of the most incredible police chases captured on camera, a thief in Seattle performed a risky jump over an open University Bridge to evade police. The chase took place on the afternoon of September 17, 2025, and footage quickly went viral, triggering reactions ranging from awe to criticism on social media.
Police report that the stolen Audi Q5 was first spotted near 10th Avenue East and Roanoke Street. The suspect’s reckless driving included traveling in the wrong lane to bypass traffic congestion.
As the driver neared the drawbridge, spotting it beginning to raise, he chose to ram through safety barricades and launch over the gap in a move reminiscent of movies like Gone in 60 Seconds.
Seattle police vehicles pulled up to the scene moments after, but the driver was already gone. The car was later found abandoned in the University District, damaged but no injuries to other parties were reported.
Detective Brian Pritchard made it clear that police do not endorse dangerous stunts like jumping bridges and that safety remains a top priority.
