Overview
- The Dec. 8 incident occurred around 1:12–1:15 p.m., with video showing a white sedan racing past aircraft on an active taxiway.
- Orange County sheriff's deputies detained the driver and requested a medical assessment by the Orange County Fire Authority.
- Air traffic control instructed at least one Southwest plane to hold position, describing a "high-speed chase on the taxiway."
- Airport officials say operations stayed on schedule, and no injuries were reported.
- The guard has been suspended pending a final review, and officials say the person remained under medical observation as of Wednesday evening.