A man from Ft. Pierce was taken into custody Tuesday after initiating a high-speed pursuit in Sebastian, reaching speeds nearing 100 mph.
Deputies received alerts about a potentially dangerous driver piloting a white Toyota Tacoma on U.S. Highway 1, who was reportedly exceeding speeds of 100 mph.
Upon spotting the truck, notably swerving between lanes, the chase began as the vehicle turned westward onto CR-510. The driver discarded an unidentified object from the window and accelerated to 80 mph. Despite the deputies’ efforts to stop the truck using their lights and sirens, the driver disregarded public safety, as stated in official documents.
Close to 90th Avenue, another deputy awaited him, effectively blocking all southward traffic near Sebastian River High School. Even after authorities utilized stop sticks, the Tacoma driver maintained a speed of over 80 mph.
The deputy recounted, “The individual was recklessly moving between both directions of 90th Avenue, nearing CR-512/90th Avenue junction, at perilous speeds over 100 mph.”
This chase continued through the intersection, ending at the Fischer Lake Island community entrance near Canoe Launch Road.
The driver was later identified as 29-year-old Dillon Edward Hill. When inquired about his motives for fleeing, he cryptically responded, “I am la Muerte,” meaning “I am death” in English.
A subsequent vehicle inspection led to the discovery of multiple prescription medications:
- 19 Tamoxifen citrate pills marked T10
- 7.5 Taladafil pills marked Fj3
- 2 Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (Adderall) pills marked B974
- 12 Verdenafil/Sildenafil pills marked H
The Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine pill is a Schedule 2 regulated drug. Hill confirmed he had prescriptions for some medications but not for the Adderall.
Hill was charged with Reckless Driving, Aggravated Fleeing, Resisting Arrest Non-violently, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. He’s currently being held at the Indian River County Jail with a bail set at $115,000.
