Virginia Man Leads Florida Troopers on 120 MPH Chase in Florida Keys

High-Speed Pursuit in the Florida Keys

• 🚨 Dash cam video captures a dramatic high-speed chase involving a black Range Rover in the Florida Keys.
• 💨 Authorities state the driver, identified as 23-year-old Christopher Brinkley Smithers, reached speeds exceeding 120 mph.
• 📍 The pursuit began near mile marker 102 in Key Largo on November 4th, with Smithers evading troopers and deputies.

Dangerous Driving and Evasion Tactics

• 🚗 Smithers weaved around other vehicles and even a deputy, nearly sideswiping them.
• 🏞️ He drove through Founders Park, going around a gate, and made multiple U-turns in an attempt to evade law enforcement.
• 💥 The chase involved attempts by troopers to use pit maneuvers and resulted in the SUV crashing into signs and a boat.

Apprehension and Charges

• 🚧 Troopers eventually cornered and stopped the vehicle, with Smithers being forcibly removed from the car.
• 🕶️ He was reportedly wearing dark sunglasses despite overcast weather and appeared fidgety.
• 💊 According to a police report, Smithers told deputies he had taken Adderall, and no alcohol was detected in his system.
• ⚖️ He now faces multiple charges, including fleeing and eluding.