NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — All NewsAugust 28, 2026Hillsborough County
Florida Highway Patrol arrests driver following high-speed chase on I-275
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A driver was arrested and booked into Pinellas County Jail after leading Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a pursuit that ended in a multi-vehicle crash on I-275. The suspect faces multiple charges, including fleeing to elude law enforcement, following the collision with an uninvolved motorist.
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The incident resulted in a traffic collision on a major interstate, impacting public safety and traffic flow for commuters in Pinellas County.
Key Facts
- A Florida Highway Patrol trooper attempted to pull over a Hyundai Sonata for reckless driving on US 19 at Ulmerton Road.
- The driver refused to stop and led troopers on a pursuit through Roosevelt Boulevard, Gandy Boulevard, and onto I-275.
- The suspect lost control of the vehicle and collided with a Toyota RAV4 on the I-275 northbound entrance ramp.
- The collision forced both vehicles into the express lanes and into a concrete median barrier.
- The driver of the Toyota RAV4 sustained no injuries.
- The suspect was transported to Bayfront Health for medical clearance before being booked into the Pinellas County Jail.
- The suspect faces multiple charges, including fleeing to elude law enforcement.
Who's Mentioned
locationPinellas County“Location where the pursuit and arrest occurred.”locationUS 19“Roadway where the pursuit began.”locationPinellas County Jail“Facility where the suspect was booked.”locationI-275“Interstate where the crash occurred.”OrganizationFlorida Highway Patrol“Law enforcement agency that conducted the pursuit and arrest.”locationBayfront Health“Medical facility where the suspect was taken for clearance.”