Bizarre Chase: Instagram Scavenger Hunt Pushes Florida (33755) Man to 106 MPH – POLICE SAY

Clearwater A Florida man was caught driving at mph after taking part in an Instagram scavenger hunt that promised a hidden prize at a local car dealership police disclosed The reckless stunt unfolded on U S Highway in Clearwater where troopers stopped the driver before anyone was injured Bureaucrats explained the man was chasing a clue posted online that led him to speed dangerously through traffic to claim the small reward The occurrence highlights growing concerns about risky social media trends that put lives at threat for entertainment and minor cash prizes executives warned Key Facts EMERGING Man clocked at mph chasing social media cash prize in Florida IMPACT Driver endangered multiple motorists prize at car dealership uncovered OFFICIAL SOURCE No online stunt justifies risking lives on our highways Florida Highway Patrol ACTION Government urge drivers to ignore reckless social media challenges Impact Of Clearwater Precise Location Clearwater U S Highway near Gulf to Bay Boulevard Public Connection We ve seen trends get dangerous but this one could ve killed someone Tony Delgado Clearwater Auto Mall employee Visual Proof Particular Angle WHY THIS MATTERS NOW Social media-driven dares and scavenger hunts are increasingly linked to reckless and dangerous behavior DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE Situation Response IMMEDIATE TOOLS Florida Highway Safety Info Line - - Road Safety Awareness Hotline - - - OFFICIAL GUIDANCE Think before you act likes and dollars online aren t worth risking your life Sgt Michael Alvarez Florida Highway Patrol Group Pulse VOTE Should police crack down harder on social media-related stunts Yes they put lives at pitfall No it s harmless funSound off in comments lawmakers are monitoring feedback Update Log PM Suspect cited for reckless driving license temporarily suspended PM Organizers of scavenger hunt under review for achievable charges