A Volusia County man was arrested early Friday morning after leading deputies on a dangerous high-speed chase that topped 120 miles per hour along State Road A1A, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
Around 12:05 a.m. early Saturday, deputy spotted a white passenger car speeding northbound near Old A1A.
When the deputy tried to catch up, the vehicle — driven by Drake Hubbard, 18, accelerated even faster, failing to stay in a single lane.
After the officer activated his lights and siren, the driver continued fleeing northbound and was clocked at 120 MPH.
Deputies deployed spike strips near A1A and Dondaville Road and were able to disable the car’s tires.
The deputy who first spotted Hubbard then executed a PIT maneuver, forcing the vehicle to stop against a concrete median.
Hubbard and a passenger were taken into custody without injury.
According to the arrest report, Hubbard told deputies that his passenger had recently robbed a drug dealer and that the vehicle belonged to the robbery victim.
Hubbard claimed he fled because he feared for his life after the passenger allegedly fired a rifle during the confrontation.
He was charged with felony fleeing and eluding police, reckless driving, and operating a vehicle over 100 mph in a manner threatening persons or property.
He was booked into the St. Johns County Jail and his case is ongoing.
