Wild pursuit ends in Volusia County

A dangerous driving incident that began on Interstate 4 ended in Volusia County after a pickup truck continued traveling with a missing front tire, according to WESH. Witness video showed sparks flying from the truck as it moved on three wheels, prompting 911 calls from motorists who reported reckless driving and possible crashes along the way.

The station reported that the incident started Wednesday afternoon when a witness saw a Chevy Silverado heading east on I-4 in Seminole County. Callers told dispatchers the truck had hit a guardrail and kept going. Other witnesses said the driver had been doing donuts and driving erratically before continuing north on U.S. 17-92 and eventually reaching a construction site off South Shell Road in Volusia County.

Arrest and charges

Volusia deputies took the driver into custody after locating the truck at the construction site. According to the report, deputies said the driver, identified as Eric Todd Drewry, appeared to be under the influence, did not follow commands and kicked a deputy while being placed into a patrol vehicle.

He now faces multiple charges. Troopers charged him with DUI with damage, refusing a breath test and leaving the scene of a crash, while the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office added resisting arrest and battery on a deputy. A judge set bond at $5,000 and ordered that he not use drugs or alcohol without a valid prescription.

Why this matters locally

For Edgewater readers, the case is a reminder of how quickly a roadway hazard can cross jurisdictions and become a countywide public-safety issue. Although the pursuit began outside Volusia, it ended inside the county and required a response from local deputies. Incidents like this can affect traffic safety, emergency response and law enforcement resources across the region.

The report does not indicate that the incident occurred in Edgewater, but it is still relevant because it unfolded within Volusia County and involved major roads that connect communities throughout the area. Drivers commuting across county lines or using regional corridors often share the same risks when reckless or impaired motorists remain on the road.

Takeaway for motorists

The most immediate lesson is practical: if you encounter a vehicle that appears disabled, out of control or dangerously impaired, keep your distance and report it rather than trying to intervene. Witness video and 911 calls were central to documenting what happened in this case.

No broader traffic advisory was issued in the report, but the episode underscores the importance of staying alert on major highways and connector roads in and around Volusia County. For Edgewater residents, it is another example of the unpredictable incidents local law enforcement may be called on to handle, even when they begin somewhere else.