A 19-year-old man from Zephyrhills is facing charges after leading Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a dangerous high-speed pursuit along Interstate 275. The incident began late Saturday when troopers tracked a Chevrolet Corvette speeding northbound with taillights off, reaching speeds estimated around 130 mph. Near State Road 56 in Wesley Chapel, the driver attempted to squeeze between two other vehicles, causing a collision before continuing to evade law enforcement. The Florida Highway Patrol trooper eventually used a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle, leading to the driver’s arrest shortly after midnight Sunday. Yaseen Algmaiee has been taken to the Hillsborough County jail and now faces multiple charges related to the incident. It remains unknown whether anyone was injured during the crashes that occurred during the chase.
Key Points:
- The 19-year-old driver was identified as Yaseen Algmaiee of Zephyrhills.
- The driver was operating a Chevrolet Corvette with taillights off during the chase.
- Algmaiee reached speeds of approximately 130 mph while fleeing law enforcement.
- The driver was arrested and taken to Hillsborough County jail after the pursuit ended.
