CRESTVIEW, Fla. (WDNews) — A vehicle pursuit that began in Covington County, Ala., crossed into Okaloosa County, Fla., Tuesday afternoon before ending in a crash and the arrest of a Crestview man.
According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, the pursuit entered Okaloosa County on State Road 189 and continued south into Baker. Deputies observed the suspect traveling about 80 mph in a 55 mph zone on State Road 4 while Covington County Sheriff’s deputies pursued the vehicle with emergency lights and sirens activated.
Authorities said the fleeing vehicle, identified as a Lincoln, later exceeded 120 mph in a posted 55 mph zone on State Road 189 and State Road 4 in Baker. A Covington County deputy also reported the driver ran a red light at the intersection of State Road 4 and U.S. Highway 90 in Baker at about 65 mph.
The suspect’s vehicle later collided with a civilian vehicle at the intersection of U.S. Highway 90 and State Road 189 in Crestview. After the crash, Covington County deputies performed a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle. The suspect then fled on foot before being quickly taken into custody by Covington County deputies.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said its deputies did not participate in the pursuit but responded to assist at the crash scene.
Authorities identified the suspect as 34-year-old Akeeme Calloway of Crestview. He is charged in Okaloosa County with aggravated fleeing and eluding, leaving the scene of a crash with injury, and resisting an officer without violence. Officials said he also faces charges in Alabama.
Calloway was medically evaluated before being transported to the Okaloosa County Jail.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said it was thankful that, despite the significant damage, no life-threatening injuries were reported.
