Woman arrested for fleeing from Deputies

A 59-year-old Key Largo motorist was arrested Tuesday afternoon after hitting a concrete barrier on U.S. 1 and fleeing from Deputies.

Janet Lee Crane was charged with fleeing and eluding, reckless driving and DUI.

The Sheriff’s Office received reports at approximately 2:47 p.m. of a reckless Ford Mustang traveling southbound on the 18-Mile Stretch. Deputy Jacques Rozek attempted to stop the speeding Mustang after spotting it near Mile Marker 105, but the Mustang did not stop. Deputy Rozek noted the Mustang was traveling 77 mph in a 45 mph zone. Deputy Ashley Monaco and Sgt. Sydney Whitehouse joined the pursuit.

The Mustang turned onto Snapper Avenue and then stopped in a residential driveway. The driver was identified as Crane. She stopped at her residence.

Crane appeared intoxicated and failed field sobriety exercises.

Crane was taken to jail.

A motorist who reported the reckless driver on the 18-Mile Stretch provided cell phone video that showed the Mustang swerving on the highway and hitting a concrete barrier.

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