𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞, 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐈-𝟗𝟓 Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officers have stopped a woman after a high-speed chase that began in St. Johns County and continued up I-95 through much of Jacksonville. A white female in her 30s is in custody after leading three agencies on... a chase exceeding 100 miles per hour. The incident began around 2:30 this afternoon in St. Johns County, where deputies attempted to make a traffic stop for speeding and reckless driving. The woman tried to run deputies off the road and was seen holding a hammer out of her window. The Florida Highway Patrol then became involved and requested JSO’s assistance on I-95 at the Duval County line. The pursuit continued north on I-95 through Jacksonville’s Southside and downtown areas, with the suspect attempting to ram law enforcement vehicles. Her vehicle collided with a civilian’s vehicle on the Fuller Warren Bridge near downtown. Officers stopped to check on the civilian driver, who was unharmed. Authorities continued the pursuit until they reached the Trout River, about 27 miles north of the county line, where a patrol officer successfully performed a PIT maneuver, bringing the chase to an end. Around 3:05 p.m., officers took the woman was taken into custody. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue responded to evaluate her for injuries. The suspect faces multiple felony charges in both jurisdictions. The circumstance are still under investigation and we will update you as this develops. Due to the crash and ongoing severe weather, there is a significant traffic backup on I-95 in both directions at the Trout River Bridge. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes if possible.show more

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