NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 28, 2026Hillsborough
Florida Highway Patrol reports St. Petersburg woman arrested after 10-mile vehicle pursuit
A St. Petersburg woman was taken into custody after leading Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a 10-mile chase through Pinellas County that ended in a multi-vehicle crash. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon on U.S. Highway 19.
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The incident resulted in a traffic collision on a major thoroughfare, impacting local road safety and emergency response resources.
Key Facts
- A 10-mile vehicle pursuit occurred through Pinellas County.
- The incident began around 12:30 p.m. on Friday.
- The pursuit involved a Hyundai Sonata.
- The chase ended when the suspect vehicle crashed into another vehicle and a concrete median.
- The Florida Highway Patrol initiated the stop after observing reckless driving on U.S. Highway 19.
Who's Mentioned
locationPinellas County“Location of the pursuit”locationU.S. Highway 19“Roadway where the pursuit began”locationInterstate 275“Location where the pursuit ended”locationPinellas County Jail“Facility where the suspect was booked”personLeondra Walden“31-year-old suspect arrested after the pursuit”organizationFlorida Highway Patrol“Law enforcement agency that conducted the pursuit and arrest”locationSt. Petersburg“The city where the suspect resides and the incident occurred.”