Man linked to possible road rage shooting in Lake County arrested, deputies say
Man linked to possible road rage shooting arrested after chase
A man connected to a possible road rage shooting in Lake County was taken into custody after fleeing to Flagler County on Friday afternoon. During the shooting incident, a suspect fired a shot at a vehicle. The occupant of the vehicle is being treated for a non-life-threatening injury. The suspect was then pursued by Volusia County law enforcement into Flagler County.
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. - A man connected to a possible road rage shooting in Lake County was taken into custody after fleeing to Flagler County on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
Deputies have now identified the man arrested as 36-year-old Levon Coakley.
What led to the possible road rage incident?
What we know:
The Lake County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation regarding a possible road rage incident that occurred near State Road 40 and County Road 445A in Astor.
During that incident, Coakley allegedly fired a shot at a vehicle. The occupant of the vehicle is being treated for a non-life-threatening injury.
Coakley was then pursued by Volusia County law enforcement into Flagler County.
At some point, the "armed and dangerous" suspect bailed from a vehicle on I-95 near Matanzas Woods Parkway and fled into the F-Section of Palm Coast, prompting authorities to advise residents to "shelter in place", the Flagler County Sheriff's Office said in a post on X.
Coakley was later found in Flagler County. Deputies said they used helicopters, K-9s and other resources to track him down. During the chase, Coakley caused two accidents.
Authorities said they used stop sticks to flatten out three of Coakley's four tires as he fled. After his vehicle was taken out, Coakley then ran from the wreck on foot, reports show.
What's next:
Coakley is now getting checked out in the hospital before he is sent to jail, officials said.
Coakley is facing charges including fleeing and eluding, resisting arrest without violence, and leaving the scene of an accident with injuries.
‘We’re going to get you'
What they're saying:
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly told FOX 35 News that just because alleged criminals have escaped the county does not mean that they have gotten away.
"There's many criminals that have learned that the hard way," he said. "Today's law enforcement is very smart, and we work collaboratively together. That's what you saw today. … You flee from us and commit crime, we're going to get you."
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The Source: This story is written based on information shared by the Lake County Sheriff's Office and the Flagler County Sheriff's Office on March 21, 2025.