another half second delay in his reaction , he would have slammed into fully into it , but instead , altering his course just the slightest at this final instant , as the suspected cruiser hed fleetingly glanced behind him roaring to life as well behind him , its red and blue jackpot lights twirling , james skids sidelong , slams into a pole abutting the sidewalk , and is rocketed backwards by the force of impact , out of his seat and onto the road .