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Driver arrested after doing burnout, hitting pedestrian and flipping his car while trying to evade police

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A street racer who drove recklessly at a car meet-up and collided with a pedestrian before flipping his own vehicle evading the police has been arrested.

Officers were led on a high-speed pursuit through the streets after the suspect fled the scene of a Target parking lot.

Footage released by Lee County Sheriff's Office in Florida, USA, shows the suspect doing doughnuts in the parking lot, hitting a pedestrian and then fleeing the scene at speeds of over 100mph.

Driver Mateo Juan Gonzalez, 21, was eventually arrested after he flipped his car and officers apprehended him and his passenger Erik De Anda, 20.

According to Lee County Sheriff's Department, Gonzalez was charged for fleeing the police, reckless driving leading to damage to a person or property, racing vehicle, and another charge of reckless driving.

While De Anda was charged with riding as a passenger in a race competition.

Lee County Sheriff's Office posted a statement on social media saying: "Check out the moment Mateo Gonzalez Juan burns out in a business parking lot, hits a pedestrian, flees at dangerously high speeds, and flips his vehicle. "

"He’s charged with street racing, fleeing and eluding, reckless driving, and was booked in the Marceno Motel. "

"The passenger, Erik De Anda, was also arrested for his involvement in street racing."

Sheriff Carmine Marceno added: "I made a promise to the residents of Lee County that street racing and takeovers will not be tolerated on our streets. "

"We took this criminal’s car, gun, and his freedom. "

"These groups think they’re taking over my streets…we’re coming for you!"

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