Florida sheriff ends 118 mph I-95 chase with PIT maneuver, driver arrested

The Brief

  • A high-speed chase on Interstate 95 ended Wednesday when Sheriff Mike Chitwood stopped the fleeing driver using a PIT maneuver.
  • Christian Will Ottinot, 24, faces multiple charges, including fleeing law enforcement and reckless driving.
  • Authorities said the chase posed a serious risk to public safety but concluded without reported injuries.

PORT ORANGE, Fla. A high-speed chase that reached 118 mph on Interstate 95 ended Wednesday morning when Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood used a precision immobilization technique, also known as a PIT maneuver, to stop the fleeing driver, authorities said.

What we know:

A high-speed chase on Interstate 95 in Volusia County ended Wednesday morning when Sheriff Mike Chitwood used a PIT maneuver to stop a fleeing driver.

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