A routine investigation at the scene of a traffic accident turned chaotic when a visibly distressed woman repeatedly attempted to leave before officers completed their report, according to a video circulating online.
The footage begins with officers telling the woman, identified only as Kayla, that she “can’t leave yet” as they attempt to gather information about the collision. The woman becomes increasingly frantic, yelling, shaking, and telling officers she is “in the middle of work.” Officers repeatedly try to calm her, urging her to stand still and cooperate.
When asked what happened, Kayla briefly states that a car “turned in front of me,” causing her to be struck from behind. As officers request her information, she abruptly curses at someone off camera and makes another attempt to walk away, prompting officers to intervene.
“Kayla, you’re not going anywhere,” one officer says as she steps backward and appears to panic. The woman apologizes repeatedly, saying “I’m sorry” while officers try to steady her and keep her at the scene.
At another point, an officer asks, “Why are you freaking out?” to which she responds, “Because I’m in the middle of work!”
Throughout the video, officers continue instructing her to remain nearby, stating they “just have to conduct the investigation” and reassuring her that the situation “can be solved very, very well” if she cooperates.
The incident has sparked discussion online about mental health crises during police interactions, accident-scene responsibilities, and whether officers handled the situation appropriately by attempting to de-escalate while ensuring she did not leave before the investigation was complete.
