CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – Multiple injuries were reported after a Wednesday morning high-speed pursuit and eventual crash that started in Crystal River.
After a vehicle stop at a RaceTrac gas station on US Highway 19, a driver pulled off and sped away from a deputy in his cruiser.
What You Need To Know
- Citrus and Hernando deputies and state troopers involved in pursuit of suspect vehicle that started in Crystal River
- Suspect vehicle crashed in Spring Hill, striking multiple vehicles, resulting in injuries
- Suspect taken into custody; injured people treated at the scene
According to authorities, the suspect then jumped the median and fled at a high rate of speed. Due to early morning traffic congestion and the suspect’s reckless driving, a supervisor canceled a pursuit.
But a short time later, another deputy spotted the sspect’s vehicle going 86 mph in a 45 mph zone.
Deputies attempted another traffic stop near the Crystal River city limits on US 19 but the suspect continues speeding south on US 19.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers joined in the pursuit and Hernando County deputies were alerted as the pursuit went into that county.
The suspect ultimately crashed near US 19 and Pepper Street in Spring Hill, striking several vehicles during the crash, resulting in injuries to occupants. The victims received treatment at the scene.
Troopers took the suspect into after the crash.
