NASHVILLE, TN - Just over the Rutherford County line in neighboring Davidson County, three teenagers were arrested on Mother's Day following a dangerous series of driving stunts that temporarily shut down portions of Interstate 24, according to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.

Police said officers assigned to the Southeast Precinct, working alongside MNPD Aviation, responded to reports of multiple vehicles blocking lanes of I-24 East early Sunday morning while drivers performed donuts and burnouts in the middle of the interstate.

Authorities said more than 10 vehicles were involved in the reckless activity. By the time officers arrived at the interstate location, the group had already dispersed and fled the area.

Using aerial support, MNPD Aviation later located the group near Old Hickory Boulevard. As officers moved in, several of the vehicles reportedly fled again.

Police said a white Infiniti drew particular attention after the driver accelerated to speeds exceeding 115 miles per hour along I-24 near Bell Road. Southeast Precinct officers attempted to stop the vehicle near Haywood Lane, but the driver allegedly continued fleeing at a high rate of speed.

The pursuit came to an end when the Infiniti stopped at a residence on Packard Drive. Investigators said the three occupants then attempted to run from the vehicle but were quickly taken into custody by responding officers.

According to police, the 16-year-old driver was charged in Juvenile Court with drag racing, inciting a riot, evading arrest, reckless driving and reckless endangerment, along with additional charges.

Two female passengers, ages 15 and 13, were also charged with evading arrest and violating juvenile curfew laws.

The incident highlights an ongoing problem facing law enforcement agencies across the country involving organized street racing and stunt-driving gatherings, often coordinated through social media. Officials have repeatedly warned that the events create serious dangers for motorists, passengers and bystanders, especially when highways are intentionally blocked during high-traffic periods.

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