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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 28, 2026Hillsborough County

Florida Highway Patrol reports St. Petersburg woman arrested after 10-mile vehicle pursuit

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A St. Petersburg woman was taken into custody after leading Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a 10-mile chase through Pinellas County that ended in a multi-vehicle crash. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon on U.S. Highway 19.

Public SafetyLaw EnforcementTraffic AccidentsSt. Petersburg
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Why It Matters

The incident resulted in a traffic collision on a major thoroughfare and a police pursuit, impacting local traffic flow and public safety resources.

Key Facts

  • A 10-mile vehicle pursuit occurred in Pinellas County on Friday.
  • The pursuit began around 12:30 p.m. on northbound U.S. Highway 19.
  • The suspect was driving a Hyundai Sonata.
  • The pursuit ended when the suspect's vehicle crashed into another vehicle.
  • The collision resulted in both vehicles striking a concrete median.
  • The Florida Highway Patrol is the lead agency reporting the event.

Who's Mentioned

locationPinellas County“Location where the pursuit occurred”locationU.S. Highway 19“Roadway where the pursuit began”locationInterstate 275“Location where the pursuit ended in a crash”locationPinellas County Jail“Facility where the suspect was booked”PersonLeondra Walden“31-year-old suspect arrested after the pursuit”OrganizationFlorida Highway Patrol“Law enforcement agency that conducted the pursuit and arrest”locationSt. Petersburg“The city where the suspect resides and the incident occurred.”