Driver Accused of Going 150 MPH Before Corvette Found on Fire in Upstate New York

A driver in Upstate New York is facing several charges after allegedly leading State Police on a high-speed chase with speeds topping 150 miles per hour.

The dangerous pursuit ended with a Chevrolet Corvette abandoned and on fire, and the alleged driver under arrest. According to the New York State Police, 28-year-old Logan J. Powers of Waterford was arrested on October 14 following an investigation into the high-speed chase that happened two days earlier in Saratoga County.

Police Chase

High-Speed Chase Tops 150 MPH in Upstate New York

According to police, it all started on Monday, October 12, at approximately 10:20 p.m., when troopers attempted to stop a blue Chevrolet Corvette traveling southbound on State Route 9 in Clifton Park. The vehicle was allegedly traveling at more than 150 mph when troopers tried to pull it over.

Police said the driver failed to comply and led troopers on a high-speed pursuit onto the southbound lanes of Interstate 87. Troopers were able to deploy a tire deflation device during the chase in an effort to stop the car, but the pursuit was terminated shortly afterward when officers lost sight of the vehicle.

Chase Ends With Corvette on Fire in Clifton Park

About 40 minutes later, at approximately 11 p.m., police located the Corvette unoccupied and on fire near the intersection of Southbury Road and Montgomery Way in Clifton Park.

Car on Fire

Police immediately began an investigation, which identified Powers as the registered owner of the vehicle. They were able to locate him a short time later at his home, where he was uninjured.

Police said Powers initially provided a written statement claiming he had not been involved in the pursuit. He allegedly told investigators that an unknown individual had stolen his vehicle from Waterford without his permission.

Excuse Doesn't Fly With Police

However, investigators determined that Powers had allegedly been driving the Corvette during the pursuit. Police said a family member picked him up and brought him back to his residence after he allegedly abandoned the vehicle.

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Powers was arrested and processed at State Police in Clifton Park. He faces charges of reckless endangerment in the second degree, unlawfully fleeing a police officer in the third degree, obstructing governmental administration in the second degree, and making a punishable false written statement. All four charges are misdemeanors. He was also cited for numerous vehicle and traffic law violations.

Powers was issued an appearance ticket and released. He is scheduled to appear in Clifton Park Town Court on November 11, 2026. The investigation into the cause and circumstances of the vehicle fire remains ongoing.