[dmz]

I would think a uhaul truck, being driven like a bat out of hell, with a suddenly dead driver, would pose significant risk to the community, don’t you?

[thefactor]

that is why a lot of big city police departments call off car chases. they are a threat to the public. unless the suspect is wanted in a major crime, cops will back off and let them go.

it's different in small towns with less cars/pedestrians around. it's a judgement call. usually by a supervisor who is not on scene. the cops in the pursuit never want to be called off.