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FHP Chase leads to a crash
May 14, 2025 | FLORIDA
SCOTT LAPRADE, Senior Correspondent

Photo by Scott LaPradeThe cars tossed about on US 19

Photo by Scott LaPradeThis vehicle sustained major damage

Photo by Scott LaPradeFHP beginning the investigation.
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
A statement from the FHP a vehicle pursuit from Crystal River to Spring Hill. The person nearly struck a Deputy Sheriff and several individuals as he jumped a median and sped off at a high rate of speed. Multiple attempts to stop the vehicle were not successful as the speeds were over 85 mph. The suspect ultimately crashed on US 19 and Pepper St in Spring Hill. The suspect was taken into custody and the injured were treated by Hernando County EMS.