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Teen dirt biker leads police on pursuit
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has reported that 15-year-old Kyle Vincent Siemon is now facing felony charges after engaging in a reckless pursuit with deputies on an electric dirt bike through the busy rush-hour streets of Naples, Florida.
This teenage resident of Naples found himself in legal trouble after deputies observed him riding dangerously around 6 p.m. on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred on Golden Gate Parkway, close to 66th Street Southwest, where his hazardous behavior caught the attention of law enforcement.
Captured on dashcam, the footage reveals the teenager speeding and weaving through traffic, demonstrating what authorities described as a complete disregard for public safety. His actions not only endangered himself but also posed a significant risk to others on the road.
As a result of this perilous escapade, Kyle Vincent Siemon is now facing serious legal consequences, underscoring the importance of road safety and the responsibilities that come with operating any vehicle, even an electric dirt bike.
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.”