A man from Cape Coral has been hospitalized after leading multiple law enforcement agencies on a high-speed chase in a rental Corvette. The incident took place in Monroe County, Florida.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), several 911 calls were received on Sunday, reporting a Corvette that was speeding and driving recklessly. The sports car was said to have reached speeds over 100 mph near Mile Marker 35 around noon. Both the MCSO and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) attempted to stop the vehicle on multiple occasions.
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Eventually, the car’s tires were spiked at the Channel Two Bridge, causing it to stop near Mile Marker 74. However, the driver, identified as 25-year-old Odelin Regis, fled on foot but was quickly caught. It was later discovered that the Corvette was a rental.
Regis now faces charges of DUI, fleeing and eluding, as well as multiple traffic violations, including reckless driving. A woman who was also in the car during the chase was not arrested.
In addition to the charges, Regis was found in possession of $27,300 in cash, 3.3 grams of cocaine, and 2.8 ounces of marijuana. He was taken to Mariners Hospital in Tavernier and later transported to a Miami hospital due to ingesting pills and cocaine while attempting to flee. His current condition is unknown.
During the arrest, law enforcement also found a loaded .45-caliber handgun near the Channel Two Bridge. The investigation is ongoing to determine if Regis discarded the firearm while trying to evade capture.
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Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay expressed gratitude to the officers involved in apprehending Regis, stating, “I want to thank the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office as well as the Florida Highway Patrol for getting this dangerous person off the streets before he injured someone.”
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible driving and the potential consequences of engaging in high-speed chases.
