Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman for allegedly speeding, fleeing, and driving at a deputy.
On July 2, PCSO said a deputy made a traffic stop on a Chevy Camaro going 103 mph on SR 60 near Lake Wales. The Driver, Durisia Fleming, 23, pulled over and showed the deputy her license. The deputy mentioned being able to smell marijuana, and that’s when officials said Fleming put the car in drive and fled.
According to the sheriff, Fleming drove with the lights off and began weaving in and out of traffic. The deputy followed the Camaro from a distance but didn’t engage in pursuit.
Eventually, Fleming turned onto a dead-end road, and the deputy met her there. PCSO said Fleming made a U-turn and sped directly at the patrol car, forcing the deputy to swerve out of the way.
Fleming then entered a curve on Sunset Drive, and the Camaro went off the road, struck a Duke Energy pole guy wire, and crashed.
According to PCSO, Fleming attempted to flee on foot but stopped. Deputies said Fleming had a 26-year-old passenger with her through the entire incident. Both Fleming and the passenger were not injured.