A Florida driver accused of triggering multiple hit-and-run crashes along Interstate 4 did not stop when things started to go wrong. According to deputies, he kept going, even after the kind of damage that usually ends a drive immediately.
The situation began with reports of a reckless vehicle moving through traffic in Seminole County. What followed was not a single incident, but a chain of crashes that continued to unfold as the vehicle stayed on the road.
At some point, the truck struck a guardrail and lost a front wheel. Instead of pulling over, deputies say the driver continued down I-4, exiting the interstate while still moving on what was left of the vehicle.
By the time it ended, the scene had shifted from the highway to a construction site in DeBary, where deputies caught up with the driver, and what started as a crash response turned into something much larger.
What Happened on I-4
According to a Facebook post from the Volusia Sheriff’s Office, deputies and troopers responded to multiple reports of a reckless driver on Wednesday, with incidents beginning in Seminole County.
Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol began receiving calls about a vehicle involved in several crashes along the interstate.
Witness video shared with deputies showed the truck leaving the interstate without the tire before it eventually became stuck at a construction site off Shell Road in DeBary.
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From Crash Scene To Arrest
Deputies located the vehicle at the construction site and made contact with the driver, identified as Eric Drewry, 47.
Authorities said he appeared to be under the influence at the time of his arrest. Body camera footage released by the sheriff’s office shows Drewry resisting deputies and kicking one while being escorted to a patrol vehicle.
When asked about the crashes, deputies say he responded that he did not remember a crash.
“What Crash?” and a $2,000 Offer
According to the sheriff’s office, the situation escalated after the arrest.
While being transported to the hospital, Drewry allegedly asked deputies multiple times to be released in exchange for $2,000.
Charges Filed
The Volusia Sheriff’s Office charged Drewry with resisting and battery on a law enforcement officer.
The Florida Highway Patrol added charges of DUI, leaving the scene of a crash with property damage, and refusal to submit to DUI testing, listed as a subsequent offense.
Reactions: “You Forgot Bribery”
The video and details shared by the sheriff’s office quickly drew a wave of reactions on Facebook, where many focused less on the crashes themselves and more on what happened afterward.
A recurring theme was the $2,000 offer to deputies, with multiple commenters pointing out what they saw as an obvious missing charge. Others focused on the moment the truck continued down I-4 without a wheel, questioning how anyone could keep going in that condition.
There was also a mix of humor and disbelief around the driver’s response when asked about the crashes, with several comments zeroing in on the “What crash?” line, while others pointed to what they described as clear signs of impairment in the body camera footage.
At the same time, some commenters noted how easily the situation could have ended differently given the number of reported crashes along a busy interstate.
The Part That Matters
There is a point where one bad decision turns into several, and this is a clear example of how quickly that can happen.
Continuing to drive after a crash is serious. Continuing after losing a wheel raises the stakes even further. What follows, resisting deputies and attempting to negotiate a release, only adds to the consequences.
What starts as a crash can turn into a much larger situation in a matter of minutes, especially when the driver never stops to reset.