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Florida driver runs off after high-speed chase on I-75 in Lee County

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UPDATE 9AM:

Fox 4 obtained this video from the chase, from Simmons Lajuan:

FHP searches for suspect in chase

ORIGINAL 4AM:
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a suspect, Tuesday morning.

Troopers said a gray Tesla Model 3, driven by an unknown white man, fled from FHP Monday night after driving recklessly, speeding, and weaving in between other traffic on I-75 northbound at mile marker 135 in Lee County. FHP said the driver went east on SR-82 before coming to a stop at Gateway Boulevard.

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Troopers have since impounded the Tesla, but the suspect driver ran away. FHP said he was last seen going into the Stoneybrook at Gateway community.

This is an on-going investigation to confirm the identity of the driver. Troopers believe there will be charges.

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