Earlier this week, a high-speed chase in Idaho came to dramatic finish after a Chevy Camaro Coupe crashed into a convenience store. Photos from the scene show the Camaro involved was finished in Summit White paint and equipped with the Rally Stripe package, while also highlighting significant damage to the fifth-generation Chevy sports car. Fortunately, despite the severity of the incident, no injuries were reported.
According to a report from the Idaho State Journal, the suspect, identified by authorities as Adam Gregory Rapolla, allegedly led Bingham County Sheriff’s deputies on a chase late Monday evening. The incident began as a routine traffic stop, but quickly escalated after Rapolla fled. According to the report, Rapolla initially stopped, but allegedly fled after police asked him to exit the vehicle.
The chase reportedly reached “an extremely high rate of speed” through residential areas, with Rapolla eventually losing control of the vehicle after crossing railroad tracks, resulting in a crash at the White Eagle Drive-Thru gas station. The Chevy Camaro impacted several propane tanks stored at the site, although, thankfully, no explosion occurred.
Photos from the scene show the front end of the Chevy Camaro smashed into the side of the gas station convenience store, the fascia crumpled in and the store front heavily damaged. The driver’s side front wheel is smashed into pieces.
According to the report, Rapolla allegedly exited the vehicle and attempted to flee after the crash, but was eventually located and arrested without further incident. Inside the Camaro, law enforcement discovered various drugs, cash, and paraphernalia, shedding light on the gravity of the charges against Rapolla. Rapolla now faces array of felonies and misdemeanors, including eluding police, possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, possession of oxycodone, and possession of a stolen bank card, among other charges.
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you can’t fix stupid. Waste of a nice car
With a little elbow grease, you can fix anything
Would have had a happier ending if rappola had been eliminated from this senerio
Went to the Idaho State Fair a couple times, miles away from where this occurred. Really swell place to live. But still has its fair share of idiots driving under the influence.
“The Chevy Camaro impacted several propane tanks stored at the site, although, thankfully, no explosion occurred.”
I reckon that only happens in the movies, huh?
And nothing will happen to his supplier!