Pair arrested after 130+ mph chase ends in crash, bailout on Florida’s Turnpike: FHP

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Two men were arrested Wednesday after Florida Highway Patrol troopers say a driver in a BMW led them on a high-speed chase on Florida’s Turnpike in Miami-Dade County, then struck a guardrail, and fled on foot before both suspects were captured.

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The Florida Highway Patrol identified the suspects in an arrest report as 25-year-olds Shemar Amory Rattray, of Miami Gardens, and Jerrell Anthony Louis Watson.

The report states that troopers observed a BMW 530i traveling about 100 mph southbound on the Homestead Extension of Florida’s Turnpike near the Southwest 74th Street entrance ramp shortly after 1:30 a.m. Wednesday.

A trooper later clocked the vehicle at 111 mph during a pace check, authorities said.

When troopers initiated a traffic stop near Mile Marker 27, investigators said the BMW initially pulled onto the shoulder before speeding off as an officer approached.

They said the car fled at speeds exceeding 130 mph, exited near Southwest Eighth Street and struck a guardrail, causing damage and disabling the car.

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According to the report, both suspects then fled on foot in different directions. Troopers said one was quickly captured after a short foot chase, while the second was detained shortly afterward.

Investigators said Rattray was identified as the driver after he was found with the BMW’s key fob in his pocket.

Jail records show he was arrested on charges including fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement at high speed, reckless driving, resisting an officer without violence and driving with a suspended license.

Watson was arrested on a charge of resisting an officer without violence, records show.

As of Wednesday afternoon, both men were being held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. Rattray’s bond was listed as “to be set,” while Watson’s bond was set at $500.

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