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Deputies lead on high-speed pursuit by Miami motorcyclist

Posted at 5:04 PM, Dec 17, 2017
and last updated 2017-12-18 09:03:17-05

A traffic stop turns into a high speed chase on I-75, Saturday afternoon.

While attempting to conduct a traffic stop on Collier Blvd against a motorcyclist not equipped with tag lights, Collier County Deputies say the driver failed to stop and increased in speed.

The motorcyclist is said to have passed through the toll booth at approximately 90 MPH, turned onto MM 80 and began traveling south on SR 29.

Other Deputies joined the pursuit which later ended at SR 29 and Wagon Wheel Rd. The reportedly abandoned the motorcycle and fled the scene but was later located approximately 30 feet west of the termination site in the tall grass, CCSO said in a report.

The driver was identified as Hamsel Dominguez, 24 of Miami Lakes.

After discovering that Hamsel does not have a motorcycle endorsement on his license, Deputies placed a hold on the motorcycle until the registered owner could be notified.

He was arrested and charged with Fleeing and Eluding, Operating a Motorcycle without a License and Grand Theft.

He remains in jail on a $10,500.00 bond.