Teen dirt biker leads police on pursuit
In Naples, Florida, a 15-year-old named Kyle Vincent Siemon has been charged with a felony after leading law enforcement on a wild chase through rush-hour traffic on an electric dirt bike, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities reported that the teenager was spotted by deputies around 6 p.m. on Tuesday evening, riding recklessly along Golden Gate Parkway near 66th Street Southwest. The pursuit quickly turned dangerous as the young rider maneuvered through congested traffic.
Dashcam footage from the incident revealed the teen speeding and zigzagging between vehicles, demonstrating what officials described as a blatant disregard for public safety.
When deputies tried to initiate a traffic stop, Siemon accelerated, weaving through the densely packed roadway at speeds approaching 70 mph, the sheriff’s office detailed.
According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Kyle Vincent Siemon, 15, is facing a felony charge after leading deputies on an electric dirt bike pursuit through rush-hour traffic in Naples, Florida. (Collier County Sheriff’s Office)
When deputies attempted a traffic stop, Siemon took off, weaving through heavy traffic and reaching speeds of nearly 70 mph, the sheriff’s office said.
Deputies activated their lights and sirens, but Siemon repeatedly looked back as he fled, jumping sidewalks and cutting into lanes of oncoming cars.
The video captured the teen glancing back during the high-speed pursuit.
A 15-year-old faces a felony charge after leading deputies on a high-speed electric dirt bike chase through busy traffic in Naples, Florida. (Collier County Sheriff’s Office)
Because of the dangerous conditions, deputies quickly terminated the pursuit, officials said.
Moments later, Siemon lost control while riding down a hill near Santa Barbara Boulevard and Recreation Lane, where his bike became stuck in a ditch. Deputies took him into custody without incident.
Kyle Vincent Siemon was apprehended and arrested when his dirt bike fell into a ditch, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office said. (Collier County Sheriff’s Office)
Siemon was transported to the Collier County jail for processing and faces a charge of fleeing and eluding law enforcement, authorities said.
“This young man’s reckless riding put countless pedestrians and motorists at risk,” Sheriff Kevin Rambosk said in a statement. “I am grateful for the professional response of our deputies in bringing this incident to a safe resolution. Keeping our roads and sidewalks safe for everyone who lives, works and travels in Collier County is a top priority.”
