Traffic Alert: Deputy pursuit of stolen vehicle causes traffic backups on I-95 South near SR-207 in St. Johns County
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – All southbound lanes of Interstate 95 at mile marker 311 were shut down Thursday afternoon after an attempted traffic stop turned into a pursuit, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
SJCS said around 4 p.m., a deputy attempted to pull over a stolen vehicle when the suspected thief hit the deputy’s vehicle and drove off, causing the start of the pursuit on I-95.
Photo of crashed vehicle (WJXT) The suspect ultimately crashed at mile marker 311 and was taken to the hospital. Their condition is unknown at the time.
The sheriff’s office also said there is no threat to the public, but the large law enforcement presence will remain, causing delays in the area.
Traffic is being diverted to State Road 207.
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