The Brief
- A Tampa woman, Whitney Joseph, 25, is accused of leading troopers on a chase, reaching 132 mph on the Howard Frankland Bridge, ending in a rollover crash that seriously injured another driver, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
- Investigators say Whitney drove recklessly, causing the crash that left the other driver, identified as Landon Bridges, hospitalized in serious condition after becoming unresponsive.
- After the crash, Whitney allegedly assaulted troopers and refused sobriety and breath tests. She now faces multiple felony charges, including DUI with serious bodily injury and aggravated fleeing, according to FHP.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A Tampa woman is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say she led troopers on a high-speed chase along the Howard Frankland Bridge, causing a rollover crash that seriously injured another driver Tuesday night. After the crash, Whitney Joseph, 25, is accused of kicking and hitting troopers during her arrest, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The backstory:
Troopers say the incident began as a traffic stop but quickly escalated to an argument with troopers before Joseph allegedly sped away, reaching up to 132 mph in a 55-mph zone. …