LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A woman faces multiple charges after being accused of leading state troopers on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash Thursday morning.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the suspect, Cecilia Elise Hoffman, 21, was clocked diving at more than 145 mph on northbound I-75.
FHP stated a trooper attempted a traffic stop; however, Hoffman took Exit 82 onto SR-82 eastbound to evade the stop. Hoffman reached a speed of over 120 mph on Colonial Boulevard, where troopers ultimately stopped the BMW using a PIT Maneuver near Griffin Drive.
Hoffman can be seen on camera getting out of the car and attempting to run away, leading the trooper on a brief chase on foot. Hoffman was arrested and charged with DUI, Fleeing and Eluding Law Enforcement, Resisting Without Violence, and Reckless Driving.
FHP warns that penalties for DUIs include expensive fines, license revocation, and even jail time. Convictions can remain on your record for as long as 75 years.
If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact local law enforcement or dial FHP (347).