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Hundreds shut down I-75 as trooper chases driver alleged to hit 140 mph

Florida Highway Patrol dashcam shows a trooper respond to an illegal street takeover that shut northbound I-75 before a high-speed pursuit authorities say reached 140 mph.

Published Aug 4, 2026, 5:04 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A newly released dashcam video from the Florida Highway Patrol shows the dramatic moments a state trooper responded to an illegal street takeover that shut down all northbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Hillsborough County before chasing a fleeing driver at speeds authorities said reached 140 mph. The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. Saturday near mile marker 266 in the Thonotosassa area, New York Post reported.