One-legged driver outruns cops

Police in Florida were embarrassed when a driver with no arms and just one leg lost them in a high-speed chase - again.

Officers say the driver was Michael Wiley, 40, who overcame three amputations and taught himself to drive with stumps.

He has since become one of Pasco County's most prolific traffic offenders, reports the St Petersburg Times.

A police officer in New Port Richey, Miami, says he spotted Wiley in a suspicious vehicle - a blue Ford Explorer - outside a convenience store.

When the officer went to investigate, the Explorer took off, leading police on an eight minute chase before losing its pursuers.

Police are now seeking an arrest warrant for Wiley who, in 1998, led police deputies in a 120mph police chase down Interstate 75.

According to court records, Wiley has stolen a car, kicked a state trooper and attacked his wife headfirst.

He is awaiting trial on separate drug and illegal-driving charges and faces up to five years in prison.

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"He is one of the best drivers I've ever seen in my life, " said Lee Michie, a longtime acquaintance. "But he's the worst person I've ever met."

You'd think an armless, one-legged guy named Stumpy would be an easy catch.

wow
the things we can do when we want to... so many excuses

Edit: guy lives up to his name too! Wiley

Maybe the one-legged man was "hopped" up on someting....

lol thats so true

I heard about this on the local station. In the morning. I was half-asleep & half-wake. But geez. o_o;

They see me rollin'
They hatin'
Patrollin'
And tryin. to catch me ridin. dirty.

Can you imagine a one legged man with no arms running around hopped up on PCP? That would be the best thing EVER.

Gotta give him credit for being sly.

maybe the cops should put the do-nuts down before they try to chase him ?--lol

that song is so played out,but it kinda fits here.lol

before or after leg amputations ?

If there's a shortcut that one legged _______ knows it,

and you ain't gonna be hoppin no fences neither!

- Dave Atell

Hey yeah I missed that. That would have to be a he#@ of a fast move in order to not fall on your butt.

lol that kicking thing had me giggling lol

You sure this guy's name isn't Chuk Norris?

Don't worry about him folks - ee's 'armless

I'm surprised someone didnt say this sooner.

i think chuck's arms and leg would grow back if they were taken off

it would be hard doing round house kicks with just one leg