What started as a standard post-crash investigation quickly spiraled into confusion when a visibly overwhelmed woman repeatedly tried to walk away before officers had concluded their on-scene procedures, according to a video now circulating online.
The recording shows officers telling the woman—identified in the clip as Kayla—that she “can’t leave yet” while they work to gather details about what happened. She appears increasingly agitated, raising her voice, shaking, and insisting she is “in the middle of work.” Officers attempt to calm her, asking her to stay put and cooperate.
When briefly asked about the collision, Kayla explains that another vehicle “turned in front of me,” leading to her being hit from behind. As officers request her information, she suddenly shouts toward someone off camera and again tries to walk off, prompting officers to step in.
“Kayla, you’re not going anywhere,” one officer tells her as she backs away, looking panicked. She apologizes repeatedly, saying “I’m sorry,” while officers try to reassure her and keep her at the scene.
At one point, an officer asks why she’s so upset, and she replies, “Because I’m in the middle of work!”
Throughout the clip, officers continue explaining that they simply need to complete the investigation, telling her the situation can be resolved smoothly if she stays and cooperates.
The video has sparked online debate about how stress or mental-health factors can affect behavior during police encounters, the responsibilities of drivers after a crash, and whether the officers appropriately balanced de-escalation with maintaining control of the scene.
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