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UPDATED Aug 24, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Aug 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Teen Arrested After Fleeing Traffic Stop in Pasco
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Florida Highway Patrol troopers stopped a 16-year-old driving a GMC Acadia for speeding and noted she had only a learner’s permit from another state. The teen fled when officers tried to verify her information, then crashed at an intersection and was taken into custody. She faces charges for fleeing/eluding with lights and sirens, plus speeding, careless driving, and operating without a licensed adult driver present.
WHO: A 16-year-old girl; Florida Highway Patrol troopers
WHAT: Arrest after fleeing a traffic stop and crashing during a brief pursuit; citations and charges filed
WHEN: Aug 23, 2026
WHERE: Pasco County, Florida
WHY: The teen allegedly fled when officers attempted to verify her information during the traffic stop.
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