ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A driver was arrested after his friend fell off the back of a stolen Jeep he was driving on Saturday, according to police.
The St. Petersburg Police Department said Ke'Andrae Davis, 22, was speeding in the stolen gray Jeep Grand Cherokee south on 20th Street South around 11:43 p.m. on Feb. 10.
Police said Davis' friend, 21-year-old Vincent Green, jumped onto the back of the Jeep before it sped down the street. Shortly after, Davis lost control of the vehicle, which caused it to swerve and flip.
Green was ejected off the back of the Jeep, causing serious injury. Police said Davis then climbed out of the vehicle and fled the area before officers arrived.
Green was taken to a local hospital, where he's listed in critical condition.
Police found and arrested Davis Wednesday night. He was charged with the following:
- Grand theft motor vehicle
- Reckless driving with serious bodily injury
- Leaving scene of a crash involving injury
- Felon in possession of firearm
- Tampering with a witness
- Resisting an officer without violence
- No valid driver's license
