Man arrested after 100 mph I-4 pursuit led to violent crash: FHP

The Brief

  • A man is facing felony charges after a wild I-4 high-speed chase Saturday morning that ended in a violent crash in Tampa.
  • State troopers say the driver topped 100 mph on the shoulder before crashing and seriously injuring his passenger.
  • Emergency crews cut the injured passenger from the wreckage and rushed her to a local hospital for emergency treatment.

TAMPA, Fla. A driver trying to outrun state troopers has been charged with causing a violent crash on I-4 on Saturday morning.

I-4 Pursuit

What we know:

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a trooper was wrapping up a crash investigation on the westbound shoulder of Interstate-4 when a silver SUV flew past on the emergency lane.

The trooper chased the vehicle as several broadcast warnings were issued about a reckless driver weaving in and out of traffic.

FHP said the driver, Jeffrey Adam Anglin, refused to stop and traveled over 100 mph in a 70 mph zone while flashing his lights at traffic in front of him.

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