Before the tragic crash in Ybor City, Tampa Police said a car was driving recklessly on I-275.

TPD later said FHP initiated a pursuit and attempted an unsuccessful PIT maneuver before backing off.

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"I think what people fail to realize is a car is like a bullet, only its much larger, said former Tampa Police Chief and law enforcement consultant Brian Dugan.

Tampa Bay 28 spoke to Dugan about the dangers of reckless driving and street racing. Dugan said when an officer is in a pursuit, so many things are going through their mind.

"Youre constantly assessing your speed, their speed, and whether the risk outweighs the danger, so to speak, said Dugan.

Dugan explained the sooner a pursuit ends, the better because the longer it goes on, the more chance yo

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