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A wild police pursuit unfolded in Micanopy, Florida after a suspect in a gold Chevy Suburban fled from deputies, reaching speeds of over 100 mph and driving dangerously through traffic.
The chase began near I-75 and County Road 234 when the driver ran a stop sign, struck a curb, and entered oncoming traffic before refusing to stop for law enforcement. The suspect continued to escalate the situation by driving into opposing lanes, throwing items from the vehicle, and even making obscene gestures toward deputies.
During the pursuit, multiple attempts were made to stop the vehicle using PIT maneuvers and stop sticks. The suspect also intentionally rammed a deputy’s vehicle several times, making the situation even more dangerous.
With assistance from multiple law enforcement units, including FHP, deputies were eventually able to execute a successful PIT maneuver and bring the pursuit to an end. The suspect was safely taken into custody.
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Footage credit: Alachua County Sheriff's Office
Date: April 1, 2021