- April 18, 2024
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Flagler County Sheriff's Office deputies acting on a social media tip caught two Matanzas High School students street racing on Belle Terre Parkway after school Jan. 6. Both were issued criminal citations.
“These guys thought they could have fun racing down the road putting others’ lives at risk, and now they will have to explain their actions to the judge, and hopefully their parents,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “I hope they learn their lesson and drive safely from now on. Thank you to the community member who saw something and said something, bringing it to our attention before someone got hurt or killed.”
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office had received a message on social media about students racing after leaving Matanzas High School on weekday afternoons, and the message was shared by the FCSO Public Affairs Team to the FCSO Traffic Unit and the school resource deputies at Matanzas High School.
Deputy Nunziato with the Motors Unit sat at Belle Terre Parkway and Buffalo Bill Drive at dismissal time on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 6. At 2:25 p.m., Nunziato observed two cars racing southbound on Belle Terre Parkway from Matanzas Woods Parkway. Both cars were traveling between 75 mph and 80 mph before encountering other traffic, which they tried to maneuver around.
One of the drivers, in a gold BMW, noticed the deputy and slowed down immediately. The second driver, in a black Mercedes, continued speeding south on Belle Terre Parkway.
Deputies stopped both cars and gave the drivers criminal citations for racing on the highway.
If you see suspicious activity, let the FCSO know by calling 386-313-4911 or emailing [email protected]. You can also send a tip through the FCSO mobile application or on flaglersheriff.com.
