Watch Driver Jump off Bridge in Fla. Troopers' Chase: 'I Got Stoned'

Dec. 6, 2024

Dashboard camera footage captured a driver trying to get away from Florida Highway Patrol troopers during a high-speed chase by jumping off the Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys.

Joe Vince

A driver in a high-speed chase tried to elude Florida Highway Patrol troopers last month by jumping off a bridge only to be apprehended by a marine unit.

The incident happened Nov. 26 along US. 1 in the Florida Keys when troopers tried to pull over a vehicle that was traveling erratically and hitting speeds of up to 100 mph, WPLG-TV reports. As the pursuit continued, the driver stopped on the Seven Mile Bridge, exited his vehicle and jumed.

A Monroe County Sheriff's Office marine unit was dispatched to pick up the suspect, who was arrested.

"I got stoned," said the suspect as he was taken into custody.

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Joe Vince

Joining Endeavor Business Media in 2018, Joe has worked on the company's city services publications. He began working at OFFICER.com as the assistant editor. Before starting at Endeavor, Joe had worked for a variety of print and online news outlets, including the Indianapolis Star, the South Bend Tribune, Reddit and Patch.com.