Osceola County man accused of reaching 135 mph during chase, authorities say

The Brief

  • Osceola County deputies arrested a driver accused of reaching 135 mph during a high-speed chase before fleeing on foot.
  • Investigators say the suspect was tracked by a sheriff’s helicopter and taken into custody after abandoning his vehicle.
  • Orlando police also reported arresting more than 15 drivers for speeding over 100 mph in June.

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. An Osceola County man is facing multiple charges after deputies said he led law enforcement on a high-speed chase at speeds reaching 135 mph before abandoning his vehicle and attempting to flee on foot.

The backstory:

According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, the pursuit began last Monday along U.S. 192. A sheriff’s helicopter tracked the suspect, identified as Stone Ivia Mwaki, as he weaved through traffic at triple-digit speeds.

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