In the early hours of February 28, Latvian police officers detected a BMW in Ventspils being driven by a man who was exceeding the speed limit. When the officers activated their lights and sirens to signal the driver to stop, he refused to comply and initiated a police chase. This situation escalated as the vehicle continued to evade the police, disregarding traffic signals and driving at high speeds throughout the city.

The pursuit took place on Lielais prospekts, where the driver ran a red light at the intersection with Saules iela, and proceeded to continue on this major thoroughfare. As law enforcement tried to apprehend the suspect, they faced challenges due to the reckless behavior displayed by the driver, who showed no signs of stopping despite numerous warnings from the authorities.

Ultimately, the officers had to take more drastic measures to control the situation. They made the decision to ram the 'flying' BMW to prevent further danger to other road users and to safely bring the chase to an end. The chase highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement in managing high-speed pursuits, especially when dealing with reckless drivers who endanger public safety.