Florida man arrested after high-speed chase, 6 vehicle crash in Lakeland

Published
January 17, 2026
Location
Lakeland, Florida
CR-540A and Carter Road
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Incident type
Pursuit, Crash

Summary

Police Pursuit Crash Lakeland Florida in Lakeland, Florida: A 35-year-old man, Jerell Carr, was arrested after a high-speed chase in Lakeland, Florida, leading to a multi-vehicle crash. The chase began when a trooper attempted to stop him for speeding, but Carr fled, reaching speeds over 100 mph. The crash occurred at the intersection of CR-540A and Carter Road, involving six vehicles. Carr admitted to drug use in the car and faced charges of drug trafficking and reckless driving.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Weather Traffic Good Named in reporting
Jerell Carr Named in reporting
Mount Dora Named in reporting
Daily Newsletter Named in reporting
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Original reporting

Florida man arrested after high-speed chase, 6 vehicle crash in Lakeland | FOX 35 Orlando

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