DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A new report released Monday details a high-speed pursuit that included the suspect driving on sidewalks, running red lights and hitting multiple vehicles before causing a patrol vehicle to overturn with an officer inside, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.Police said the incident began around 5:10 p.m.
Saturday when someone spotted a wanted suspect, 26-year-old Devonte Smokes, in a Chevrolet near Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard and North Adams Street.A traffic stop was attempted but Smokes refused to pull over and instead he sped up to avoid the officers, records show.A pursuit was authorized and during it, police said Smokes topped speeds of 100 mph, drove erratically, ran red lights and stop signs,.