A Lehigh Acres man was arrested after being accused of speeding and driving recklessly on Wednesday night.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Jonathan Gaona, 25, fled from traffic stops on multiple occasions recklessly along Lee Boulevard.
FHP said Gaona's speed was clocked at 78 mph in a 45 mph zone.
The SUV slowed down, stopped, and took off speeding. Troopers said Gaona even accelerated toward the trooper and turned off the car's headlights.
Troopers eventually stopped the vehicle on Jack Avenue in Lehigh.
Gaona was arrested and charged with fleeing from police, aggravated assault, drug possession, obstructing justice, reckless driving, leaving the scene of a crash and failing to register a motor vehicle.
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