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WATCH: Dozens of cars flee as trooper attempts to bust street racers
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WFTV in Orlando, Florida, obtained dashcam video of more than 100 drivers Florida Highway Patrol troopers said were involved in a huge street race recently in south Orange County.
Street races are something police agencies have been trying to stop for years because of the dangers they present.
Troopers busted the street race and arrested one man.
Troopers said the racing was taking place on a narrow, dark road around 2 a.m.
In the dashcam video taken from an FHP trooper's car, as the trooper pulls up to the street race drivers begin pulling onto the road and driving away – not very quickly due the number of cars.
"Stop the car. Turn it off, turn it off," the trooper is heard saying.
Troopers said more than 100 people drove away, but suspect Shawn Persaud was caught. Troopers said he tried to flee.
"In his attempt to flee from the trooper, (he) put it in reverse and actually struck a vehicle behind him, causing a crash," said Sgt. Kim Montes of the Florida Highway Patrol.
The trooper said he had to block the road so Persaud couldn't move.
Persaud was arrested and taken to jail. On camera, he is heard describing to the trooper what happened when the trooper pulled up to the race site.
"And then as soon as you came, that's when everyone started to move," Persaud reportedly told the trooper.
WFTV has reported on a number of street races in the same area. Troopers and Orange County sheriff's deputies routinely patrol the area in an effort to limit the racing.
"Unfortunately, this area is known to law enforcement for illegal street racing activity," Montes said.
Troopers said a passenger in Persaud's car was given a notice to appear in court.
According to troopers, it is not only illegal to street race, but it is also against the law to watch the racing.
