Florida Man Arrested After Failing to Evade Police in a Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk
Failed Escape Attempt
- A Florida Man attempted to evade police in a very fast and very powerful Jeep.
- Sadly for him, it was a Grand Cherokee Trackhawk so when he went off-road his chances of success went downhill.
- Officers arrested the 30-year-old almost immediately after it went into the grass.
Powerful Vehicle, Unsuccessful Escape
Running from the police is always a bad idea but in rare circumstances, people manage to get away. Oftentimes, these drivers pilot very powerful cars like the one in this story— a Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk boasting a 707-hp supercharged Hellcat V8 under the hood.
High-Speed Pursuit
According to local reports, police tried to pull over the Jeep in question around Southwest 8th Street near the southbound Turnpike ramp. It’s unclear what the initial traffic stop was over, but the driver decided to run all the same. Authorities say he reached speeds of 140 mph (225 km/h) in the ensuing pursuit.
End of the Chase
After a dramatic pursuit, the driver made a sharp turn into the grass, losing control of the vehicle. The pursuing officers quickly caught up and made the arrest. The driver was identified as Jose Alberto Rodriguez, and his charges are still unknown at this time.
Conclusion
There seems to be a trend of Stellantis-branded vehicles encountering Florida police recently. While this incident ended with an arrest, we’re thankful that everyone involved emerged from the situation unharmed.