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ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – A vehicle pursuit by law enforcement authorities ended in a crash in Alachua County last Tuesday, Feb. 4.
According to a release from the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office at 1:52 p.m., deputies from the sheriff’s office and Gainesville Police officers were dispatched to the scene at SW Williston Road and the on-ramp to Interstate 75.
That is where a suspect who was being pursued crashed into a FedEx tractor-trailer. The suspect was injured and taken to a hospital pending multiple felony charges.
Deputies cleared the roadway as the Florida Highway Patrol also responded to assist with the investigation.
The Gainesville Police Department is investigating a precipitating incident regarding the suspect and the vehicle, which may result in additional charges.
When you have suffered harm in a Florida car accident, you need a knowledgeable car accident attorney with experience helping injury victims. Our Alachua County Car Accident Attorneys at Whittel & Melton have decades of experience handling auto accident claims, so we understand what you are going through and we can help you maximize your claim for financial compensation. Contact us online or by phone at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free consultation where we can discuss your case in detail.