SUMTER COUNTY, FL – The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a man who allegedly left the scene of a crash last week.
The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Tayvone Johnson, was accused of fleeing on foot after the accident April 2 near the Florida National Cemetery. The crash occurred during a pursuit by law enforcement authorities.
Sumter County Sheriff’s deputies joined the Florida Highway Patrol in the search for Johnson in the area of Interstate 75 and County Road 476B. He was eventually arrested after being located in the area of County Road 673. Three other suspects were previously taken into custody.
There was no immediate word on what charges Johnson may be facing.
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