There are deceptive headlines, and then there are facts
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(space limitations prevent me from including a link to this “football star”’s family’s gofund Me page)
Authorities later added two of the teens that were killed in SUV were wearing ankle monitors, while three had active warrants, reports WLBT. Some of the occupants also appeared to be wearing ski masks.
The police pursuit began after an SUV was reported to have been stolen out of Gainesville. Only hours after the theft, the car was detected by a license plate reader.
Police were soon on their tail and a Bradford County sheriff's deputy confirmed the SUV was stolen as they followed and called for backup.
Deputies verified there were several people inside the vehicle and attempted to pull it over.
The vehicle appeared to be slowing down but then the driver hit the gas and sped away with the car reaching speeds of 111mph.
Police patrol vehicles were unable to keep up with the car because a device in their car prevents them from accelerating too fast.
At that point, the Florida Highway Patrol were called and a trooper continued the chase.
The trooper then rammed the side of the vehicle using PIT - precision immobilization technique - maneuver. It caused the SUV to roll over and crash into a cement pole.
The controversial maneuver requires police to hit the back of a moving car and spin it around, causing the car to stop while officers surround it.
The "controversial maneuver." To stop four teens in a stolen SUV who were going 111 miles an hour.
This commenter has it right:
