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4 teens dead following chase, trooper slams into SUV at high-rate of speed

4 teens dead following chase, trooper slams into SUV at high-rate of speed

Breaking News, US News
Florida  - Four teens  -- ages 14 to 16 -- are dead following a high-speed chase in Waldo. The incident started when an SUV was stolen in Gainesville and later seen after a license plate scanner detected the stolen vehicle. When an Alachua County sheriff's deputy confirmed the vehicle was stolen he attempted to make a traffic stop. The teen driving the SUV slowed down but then fled the scene. According to reports, the deputy said he could tell that there were multiple occupants in the stolen vehicle. The chase reached speeds of 111 miles per hour, however, deputies had to back off due to department vehicle limitations. The Florida Highway Patrol then jumped in and resumed the chase through Waldo. At a high rate of speed, the trooper intentionally slammed into the SUV ...