VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A man led deputies on a high-speed pursuit through Volusia County after refusing to comply with a traffic stop, WFTV reported.
The Feb. 8 incident began when Volusia County Sheriff’s deputies pulled a vehicle over and approached the driver, video shows. When deputies ordered the man to step out, he refused and shouted at them before maneuvering the car into the road. He struck two cruisers in the process, according to the report.
Deputies pursued the suspect as he weaved through traffic at high speeds, video shows. Deputies deployed spike strips to try to bring the pursuit to an end. Aerial footage captured him crossing into oncoming lanes before losing control and crashing at a red light.
Following the crash, the suspect attempted to flee on foot but was quickly subdued by a police K-9, video shows. He was taken into custody and now faces multiple charges, including aggravated fleeing, battery on a law enforcement officer and reckless driving, according to the report. Authorities noted that the suspect has been involved in similar incidents in the past.
Sheriff Mike Chitwood addressed the pursuit in a press conference, emphasizing the dangers of fleeing from law enforcement.
“When you run, it doesn’t just put your life in danger—it jeopardizes everyone else around you,” he said. “We’re trained professionals; let us do our jobs.”
