Introduction to the Incident
A man accused of driving over 120 mph during a chase in Miami-Dade County was arrested on Monday, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Alejandro Garcia Estrada is facing several charges, including fleeing/attempting to elude police, resisting officers with violence to his person, and bribery.
Details of the Chase
During his court appearance on Monday, a judge set Estrada’s bond to $12,500. According to FHP, on Sunday, a trooper was on patrol on State Road 826 westbound when they noticed Estrada’s Mustang driving recklessly. An arrest report said the trooper followed Estrada and activated their cruiser’s overhead lights but Estrada kept driving and was weaving across the road. Estrada nearly caused several collisions and reached speeds over 120 mph, the report said.
The Pursuit and Accident
During the pursuit, Estrada, the report said, went on an exit ramp to Northwest 122nd Street and failed to stop at a red light at an intersection, which caused a crash with another vehicle. After colliding with the other vehicle, Estrada’s car flipped on its roof, the report said. The trooper, the report said, left his vehicle and was armed as he made his way toward Estrada who was trapped inside his flipped vehicle.
Arrest and Charges
As the trooper extricated Estrada with the help of an off-duty Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office officer, Estrada became aggressive and it took the trooper and the deputy several attempts to subdue him, the report said. Eventually, the situation was controlled and Estrada was taken into custody. As he was being placed into another trooper’s cruiser, Estrada offered the trooper a bribe in an attempt to be let free, the report said. He was transported to Jackson West Medical Center for treatment and was then booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.
Conclusion
The incident highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the importance of complying with law enforcement. Estrada’s actions not only put his own life at risk but also the lives of other drivers on the road. The charges he faces reflect the seriousness of his offenses, including the attempt to bribe a law enforcement officer.
FAQs
- What were the charges against Alejandro Garcia Estrada?
- Estrada was charged with fleeing/attempting to elude police, resisting officers with violence to his person, and bribery.
- How fast was Estrada driving during the chase?
- Estrada reached speeds over 120 mph during the pursuit.
- What happened to Estrada after the crash?
- After the crash, Estrada’s car flipped on its roof. He was extricated by a trooper and an off-duty deputy, became aggressive, and was eventually subdued and taken into custody.
- What was the outcome of Estrada’s court appearance?
- A judge set Estrada’s bond to $12,500 during his court appearance.
