The Brief
- Hillsborough County deputies arrested Brayan Mayen, 36, on Tuesday after a Plant City crash involving live utility lines and a foot chase.
- Mayen allegedly ran from the initial wreck at Gallagher Road and West Knights Griffin Road before crashing a second vehicle near Franklin Road.
- Bodycam video shows a deputy with a taser ordering Mayen to the ground before arresting him on felony and DUI charges.
PLANT CITY, Fla. – Deputies arrested a 36-year-old man Tuesday afternoon after they say he caused a crash involving another vehicle and several TECO utility poles in Plant City, escaped in a relative’s vehicle and crashed a second time before a foot chase.
Plant City crash and escape
What we know:
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded just before 1:30 p.m. Tuesday to a traffic crash at Gallagher Road and West Knights Griffin Road, according to the agency. Investigators said a driver failed to yield at a stop sign and hit another vehicle along with multiple TECO utility poles.
Bodycam video captured a deputy stating the road would likely need to close because the downed lines were live and there was a fire. While deputies investigated, 36-year-old Brayan Mayen ran from the scene on foot, hopped into a vehicle driven by a family member and took off, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Second crash and foot pursuit
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