Florida Woman Arrested After High-Speed Chase in BMW

Introduction

Police have apprehended and charged a woman from Windermere, Florida, following a high-speed chase that reached speeds exceeding 145 mph (233 km/h). The pursuit came to an abrupt end when a pursuing officer executed a PIT maneuver on the BMW she was driving.

The Incident

The incident occurred at approximately 2:20 a.m. on December 21 when Florida Highway Patrol troopers spotted a silver BMW traveling at excessive speeds on Interstate 75 in Lee County. They immediately initiated a pursuit, tracking the driver as she continued along the highway. Eventually, she exited and headed east on State Road 82.

Erratic Driving and PIT Maneuver

The driver proceeded to speed along Colonial Boulevard, reaching speeds of over 120 mph (193 km/h). Dashcam footage captured from the pursuing police vehicle revealed her erratic driving and struggle to maintain control of the car. As the trooper observed the driver weaving along a straight section of the road, they executed a maneuver, striking the rear quarter of what appears to be an E93 3-Series Convertible. Although not executed flawlessly, the PIT maneuver successfully spun the car around, rendering it inoperable.

Apprehension and Charges

Despite her car being spun around, the female driver did not surrender. Instead, she attempted to flee on foot, but law enforcement officers chased her down and promptly apprehended her. She now faces charges of DUI, fleeing and eluding law enforcement, resisting without violence, and reckless driving.

Legal Proceedings

According to the Fort Myers News-Press, the 21-year-old woman, Cecilia Elise Hoffman, appeared in court on December 22. Her bond was set at $20,000, and her next court appearance is scheduled for January 22 for her arraignment.