LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A Lee County resident has been arrested and charged after deputies said they were caught street racing, fled the scene, hit a pedestrian and flipped their car.
The Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) said they arrested six people for street racing on Sunday night in the Target parking lot of San Carlos Boulevard.
LCSO said when they went to stop the racing, Mateo Gonzalez hit someone walking in the parking lot while trying to get away.
LCSO captured the attempted escape on surveillance video, and you can see Gonzalez hit the median and flip his car over.
LCSO said Gonzalez is now facing charges of street racing, fleeing & eluding, and reckless driving.
Five others were also arrested, and all six individuals are out on bond.
🚨 ICYMI - STREET RACER HITS PEDESTRIAN & FLIPS VEHICLE🚨
— Carmine Marceno - Florida’s Law and Order Sheriff (@SheriffLeeFL) June 26, 2023
Check out the moment Mateo Gonzalez burns out in a business parking lot, hits a pedestrian, flees at dangerously high speeds, & flips his vehicle. He’s charged with street racing, fleeing & eluding, reckless driving. pic.twitter.com/uWw07yKvAY
