Florida Highway Patrol Ends Lehigh Acres Chase With PIT Maneuver, Two Arrested
Florida Highway Patrol stopped a 100 mph chase in Lehigh Acres using a PIT maneuver, leading to the arrest of two individuals.
Fort Myers Naples, FL, September 23, 2026 —
An incident involving a high-speed pursuit concluded in Lehigh Acres when the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) employed a precision immobilization technique (PIT) maneuver. The chase, reportedly reaching speeds of 100 mph, was successfully halted by FHP troopers.
Following the termination of the pursuit, two individuals were taken into custody. Specific details regarding the identities of the arrested individuals, the nature of the initial infraction that led to the chase, or the exact date and time of the incident were not immediately available. The vehicle involved in the pursuit was also not specified in the initial report.
The PIT maneuver is a law enforcement technique used to force a fleeing vehicle to turn sideways abruptly, causing the driver to lose control and stop. This method is employed to end dangerous pursuits more safely and effectively than other methods, minimizing the risk to the public, officers, and fleeing occupants.
Further information regarding the charges filed against the two individuals, the specific circumstances leading up to the chase, and any additional details about the stop are pending. The Florida Highway Patrol has not released further statements regarding the specifics of the incident beyond confirming the successful conclusion of the pursuit and the subsequent arrests.
Story summarized from the original created by Elena Key on www.winknews.com, see more information here.
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