Britney Spears 911 dispatch reveals terrifying hour-long freeway chase with pop star earlier than DUI arrest
Britney Spears was driving erratically on the highway in a harrowing hour-long chase before being pulled over and arrested for DUI, a 911 dispatch call obtained by the Daily Mail reveals.
The pop superstar, 44, was taken into custody by the California Highway Patrol at 9:30pm on Wednesday in Ventura County, after weaving in and out of lanes along Highway 101.
According to Ventura County Sheriff records, Spears has since been released and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, May 4.
In the 911 call, dispatchers and officers describe the chaotic pursuit in real time.
One dispatcher can be heard saying: ‘A black sedan, erratic braking, swerving and driving with no tail light.’
‘Can we send all units down towards this area please,’ another officer requests, as colleagues provide updates on the vehicle’s location.
Britney Spears was driving erratically on the highway in a harrowing hour-long chase before being pulled over and arrested for DUI , a 911 dispatch call obtained by the Daily Mail reveals
In the 911 call, dispatchers and officers describe the chaotic pursuit in real time
Officers identified the car as a ‘2026 black BMW convertible,’ and the call captures them tracking Spears before finally pulling her over.
The pursuit reportedly began around 8:13pm, with Spears driving in and out of the freeway lanes.
Around 9:13pm, dispatch confirms: ‘Driver is out of the vehicle.’
Moments later, officers can be heard speaking with Spears, describing the situation: ‘Talking with the driver,’ one officer says.
Daily Mail has reached out to Spears’ representatives for comment on the 911 dispatch.
Following the arrest, a representative for the singer released a statement to the Daily Mail, reading: ‘This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable. Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law, and hopefully this can be the first step in the long-overdue changes that need to occur in her life.
‘Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time.
‘Her boys are going to be spending time with her, and her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue plan to set her up for success and wellbeing.’
