So if the fleeing person did not commit a felony, you will risk the lives of other innocent civilians to try and catch them? I am not saying you are the bad guy, just saying that the risk of killing other people skyrocket during a chase. Is it really worth the risk of having a fatal crash to apprehend somebody who is evading a speeding ticket?
Honestly all he has to do is head in the direction the guy runs and wait until he either pulls up on the wreck or gets a 10-50 dispatch.