Hernando County man arrested after crash, chase, and failed…

Hit And Run Hernando Florida in Hernando, Florida: A 39-year-old Hernando County man, Emmanuel Ayala, allegedly rear-ended another vehicle near Glory Days Grill on June 26, causing injuries, then fled the scene. Deputies later located his vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, prompting a pursuit and a perimeter search aided by drone and K-9 units. While hiding in the woods, Ayala allegedly requested an Uber to escape, but the rideshare driver noticed heavy law enforcement presence and contacted deputies, who took Ayala into custody near the tree line along State Road 50. He was charged with fleeing and eluding, leaving the scene of a crash involving injuries, and child endangerment.