Texas Motorcycle Rider Speared by Police in Viral Clip

Cop's Unorthodox Encounter with Motorcycle Rider Goes Viral

In a heart-stopping incident caught on camera, a law enforcement officer is seen forcefully taking down a motorcycle rider with a move straight from the WWE.

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As per usual we don't have any context for the video at the bottom of this article, so we're not going to comment on who's right or wrong here.  It's just a cool video! Let's break it down.

Approach With Caution

Our video today opens with a view from a motorcycle rider's helmet-mounted camera.  As we travel down the highway, we see a few police cruisers stopped on the side of the road. The footage then slows way down and zooms in.  We now see a police officer slowly approaching a person sitting on a parked motorcycle.

Pounce

Upon reaching the biker unnoticed, this super-cop launches himself like a projectile at the unsuspecting rider.

He's Down

The cop finishes the maneuver off by planting his opponent firmly into the pavement.

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Our cameraman rides off into the sunset as the video ends.

People on the internet are talking about it a lot and having arguments. One thing is certain: this strange event will be remembered by people online, showing us that the roads in Texas can be as unpredictable as the old Wild West.

Check out the video for yourself below.