Jovontae Henderson Arrested After 120 mph Chase in Tampa, Injuring FHP Trooper

Dec 29, 2024, 08:00 AM

A 32-year-old driver, identified as Jovontae Henderson, was arrested in Tampa after leading Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers on a high-speed chase. Henderson, driving a BMW, was clocked at speeds over 120 mph in a 55 mph zone on the Selmon Expressway. The chase, which began just after midnight on December 28, started when Henderson fled from Tampa Police on State Road 618 near Gandy Boulevard. FHP troopers attempted to stop him using a PIT maneuver, but Henderson continued to evade until his vehicle collided with a trooper's patrol car, causing minor injuries to the trooper. Henderson faces multiple charges, including felony reckless driving, misdemeanor fleeing to elude, felony aggravated battery on an officer, and felony driving while his license was suspended. At the time of the incident, Henderson had at least one active warrant and multiple license suspensions.