Source: Keys News | Curated By: Staff Report 

According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the case began when a deputy stopped Walker on U.S. 1 after observing his Dodge Ram pickup truck traveling approximately 70 mph in a posted 35-mph zone. During the traffic stop, deputies learned that Walker’s driver’s license was suspended indefinitely. They determined that the truck’s registration had expired and there was no valid insurance on the vehicle. While deputies were still investigating those violations, Walker drove away from the stop. Deputies pursued Walker for 10 miles with emergency lights and sirens activated. Walker averaged approximately 109 mph or higher during the pursuit, including while traveling through areas with speed limits of 35 mph. Deputies deployed spike strips, which deflated the truck’s two front tires and brought the pursuit to an end. Walker refused to get out of the vehicle. Deputies removed him from the truck and took him into custody.