Orlando, FL – A 21-year-old man was arrested in Orlando after allegedly attempting to flee from the Florida Highway Patrol during a traffic stop on State Road 408, authorities said. The pursuit reportedly ended after a crash involving another vehicle and a brief foot chase before the suspect was taken into custody with assistance from Orlando police.
Incident Overview
The suspect, Khamari Green, 21, was arrested Wednesday and is facing multiple charges, including fleeing and/or eluding, reckless driving, driving while license suspended/revoked, and leaving the scene of a crash causing property damage, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The incident began when an FHP trooper conducting traffic enforcement spotted a Mercedes-Benz traveling at what was described as a low rate of speed in the inside westbound lane of S.R. 408, west of State Road 426.
Timeline of Events
According to FHP, the trooper attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver did not comply. Instead, the Mercedes-Benz reportedly slowed on the paved median before speeding up and re-entering the westbound lanes, prompting the trooper to begin pursuing the vehicle.
During the pursuit, the Mercedes-Benz allegedly collided with a Ford pickup truck near the entrance ramp for eastbound Interstate 4 from westbound S.R. 408. The crash was reported as causing property damage, and the suspect allegedly continued driving afterward.
FHP said a trooper attempted an unsuccessful PIT maneuver on the Mercedes-Benz. The pursuit then continued into surface streets, ending near Princeton Street, east of Formosa Avenue, where the driver reportedly abandoned the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot.
Details from Police
Green was located and arrested with help from the Orlando Police Department, FHP said. A passenger who was riding in the Mercedes-Benz was released at the scene after law enforcement verified the individual had no wants or warrants, according to the agency.
Authorities have not released additional details about injuries related to the crash, though the charges include leaving the scene of a crash involving property damage.
Charges Filed
FHP confirmed Green is facing the following charges: leaving the scene of a crash causing property damage, driving while license suspended/revoked, reckless driving, and fleeing and/or eluding.
These charges can carry serious consequences in Florida, particularly when an alleged attempt to evade law enforcement results in a collision or puts other motorists at risk.
Additional Context: Why Fleeing Traffic Stops Is So Dangerous
Police pursuits and fleeing incidents create high-risk conditions for everyone on the road, including drivers who have no connection to the incident. Even short chases can lead to crashes at ramps and intersections, especially on heavily traveled routes like S.R. 408 and Interstate 4, where traffic patterns can change quickly.
Law enforcement officials routinely urge drivers to pull over safely and comply with traffic stops, noting that fleeing can escalate what may have started as a minor violation into a serious criminal case.
The investigation remains ongoing as officials review the pursuit, the crash circumstances, and any additional evidence connected to the case.
Conclusion
Khamari Green, 21, was arrested in Orlando after Florida Highway Patrol said he fled a traffic stop on S.R. 408, crashed into another vehicle near the I-4 entrance ramp, and attempted to run from officers. The case remains under investigation, and further details may be released as evidence is reviewed.
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