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Teen in Stolen Car Arrested After 100 MPH I-4 Pursuit in Orlando, FHP Says

A PIT maneuver ended the chase, with the 16-year-old arrested after a short foot pursuit.

Overview

  • The pursuit began just after midnight near Lake Mary when troopers spotted a stolen vehicle that had fled Volusia County deputies, according to FHP.
  • Troopers say the 16-year-old reached about 100 mph on I-4, weaved through lanes, nearly hit a concrete wall, and briefly entered oncoming traffic.
  • An initial PIT maneuver on I-4 failed to stop the car, but a second PIT off the highway brought the vehicle to a halt.
  • The car crashed into a building, and the driver was taken into custody on West Michigan Street in Orlando after a brief foot chase.
  • FHP reports charges of grand theft of a motor vehicle, fleeing and eluding with disregard for safety, and a public-order offense for wearing a mask, with no details released on injuries or additional counts.