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Corvette Driver Claims 'Stolen' After 154 MPH Chase
17 Oct
Summary
- Driver accused of 154 mph chase, claimed car was stolen.
- Corvette found burning unoccupied shortly after pursuit.
- Driver faces misdemeanor charges and traffic violations.
A 28-year-old man, Logan J. Powers, faces charges after an alleged 154 mph chase with New York State Police on October 12, 2026. The pursuit began when troopers attempted to stop a speeding Chevrolet Corvette. The driver refused to pull over, reaching speeds exceeding 150 mph before troopers lost sight of the vehicle.
Approximately 40 minutes later, police discovered the Corvette engulfed in flames and unoccupied in Clifton Park. Powers was later located at his Waterford home, claiming the car had been stolen. However, investigators determined he had been driving the vehicle and later accepted a ride home from a family member.
Powers is charged with four Class A misdemeanors, including unlawfully fleeing a police officer and reckless endangerment. He also faces numerous traffic violations. He was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in Clifton Park Town Court on November 11, 2026.
