The passing of O.J. Simpson has reignited interest in his legacy and the tragic murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman that cast a shadow over it.

Across social media platforms, numerous users reminisced about a singular moment in Simpson's life: the day he led police on a televised pursuit down a Los Angeles interstate in a white Ford Bronco.

June 12 marks the 30th anniversary of the deaths of Brown Simpson, O.J. Simpson's former wife, and Goldman, her friend. In the days following their tragic deaths, suspicions arose regarding Simpson's potential involvement, prompting the Los Angeles Police Department to focus their attention on him.

On June 17, 1994, Simpson was formally charged with the murders and was expected to surrender himself to authorities. However, Simpson failed to appear at the designated time, prompting the LAPD to discover that he had fled alongside his former college and professional teammate, Al Cowlings. This led to a two-hour-long police pursuit as Simpson and Cowlings traversed the streets in Cowlings' white Ford Bronco.

Continue reading for a comprehensive overview of the events surrounding this infamous chase.

What happened during the car chase?

According to NBC affiliate KNBC, law enforcement engaged in a slow pursuit of Simpson and Cowlings, covering a distance of 60 miles from Lake Forest to Los Angeles County, ultimately concluding at Simpson's residence in Brentwood.

During the pursuit, while accompanying Simpson, Cowlings made a call to the police, informing them that Simpson allegedly held a gun to his own head and expressed a desire to reach his home.

Earlier that day, Simpson's lawyer, Robert Kardashian, publicly read a letter from Simpson on television. In part of the letter, Kardashian recited, "Don’t feel sorry for me. I’ve had a great life, great friends. Please think of the real O.J. and not this lost person."

Tom Lange, an LAPD detective involved in the murder investigation, engaged in dialogue with Simpson during the pursuit, urging him to relinquish his weapon and surrender.

"You’re going to break somebody’s heart, which is what you’re going to do," Lange is heard telling Simpson in audio recordings later obtained by NBC News. "Don’t do this. Just toss it, man, come on."

Simpson eventually reached his home accompanied by Cowlings and remained inside the Bronco for approximately 45 minutes while parked in the driveway.

Around 9 p.m., Simpson exited the vehicle and entered his house before being apprehended by law enforcement.

The impact of the chase on culture was significant. Dr. Marcus Collins, an author and professor at the University of Michigan specializing in the influence of culture, explains to TODAY.com that the Simpson police chase and subsequent trial served to both unite and divide the nation.

"It was one of those rare moments in time when seemingly the majority of the country is watching the same thing, shoulder to shoulder," he elucidates. "What those moments do for us is allow us to speak concurrently and in shorthand because we have all seen it, and that’s all in the air."

Despite the gruesome murders at the trial's core, the entire ordeal fostered a shared experience that encouraged people to engage in conversations and debates.

"It becomes a currency for our social networks, and we can go to dinner and say, ‘Did you see it?’" Collins highlights. "'Of course, you saw.'"

Was Simpson found guilty of the murders?

On October 3, 1995, Simpson was acquitted in the double homicide case, a verdict that continues to provoke controversy. However, two years later, as reported by NBC News, Simpson was found civilly liable in a wrongful death claim for both murders. He was ordered to pay $33 million in damages, although the full amount was never paid.

Fred Goldman, Ronald Goldman's father, expressed to NBC News after Simpson's passing that "it’s just further reminder of Ron being gone all these years."

"It’s no great loss to the world," Goldman added. "It’s a further reminder of Ron’s being gone."