NewsWFLA (NBC 8) — Pinellas CountyAugust 28, 2026Pinellas
Florida Highway Patrol reports St. Petersburg woman arrested after 10-mile vehicle chase
A St. Petersburg woman was taken into custody after leading Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a 10-mile pursuit through Pinellas County. The incident concluded when the suspect's vehicle collided with another car and a concrete median on U.S. Highway 19.
Read the full story at WFLA (NBC 8) — Pinellas CountyWhy It Matters
The incident resulted in a multi-vehicle collision and significant traffic disruption on a major regional thoroughfare, U.S. Highway 19.
Key Facts
- A 10-mile vehicle pursuit occurred through Pinellas County.
- The incident began when a trooper observed reckless driving on northbound U.S. Highway 19.
- The pursuit ended at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Friday.
- The suspect's vehicle crashed into another vehicle and a concrete median.
- The Florida Highway Patrol is the lead agency investigating the incident.
Who's Mentioned
organizationFlorida Highway Patrol“Law enforcement agency that conducted the pursuit and arrest”locationSt. Petersburg“The city where the suspect resides and the incident occurred.”locationPinellas County“Location of the pursuit”locationPinellas County Jail“Facility where the suspect was booked”personLeondra Walden“31-year-old suspect arrested following a police chase”locationInterstate 275“Location where the pursuit ended in a crash”locationU.S. Highway 19“Roadway where the pursuit began”