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High-speed pursuit ends in crash and arrest on Selmon Expressway: FHP

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Published  December 28, 2024 12:53pm EST
Hillsborough County
FOX 13 News

The Brief

    • A suspect was arrested early Saturday morning after high-speed pursuit on the Selmon Expressway, according to FHP.
    • The suspect, who was identified as Jovontae Henderson, has at least one active warrant.
    • An FHP officer was treated for minor injuries at the scene after Henderson crashed into his vehicle.

TAMPA - A high-speed pursuit of a driver on the Selmon Expressway early Saturday morning ended with the suspect's vehicle crashing into a Florida Highway Patrol vehicle, according to FHP.

High-speed pursuit ends in crash and arrest on Selmon Expressway: FHP

Video is courtesy of the Florida Highway Patrol.

The pursuit began when the suspect was seen driving his BMW on State Rd. 618 at a very high speed.

FHP troopers say they attempted two pit maneuvers during the chase and the suspect's BMW finally came to a stop about a half-mile from the beginning of the initial traffic stop attempt.

Courtesy: Florida Highway Patrol.

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The suspect who was identified as Jovontae Henderson, has several unresolved suspensions for fleeing authorities, several prior convictions for DWLS and at least one active warrant.

Courtesy: Florida Highway Patrol.

At one point, Henderson's BMW was traveling at 120 MPH in a 55 MPH zone.

An FHP officer was treated for minor injuries at the scene after Henderson crashed into his vehicle. 

Therefore, Henderson will also be charged with aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, for using a deadly weapon (the BMW).

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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