Santa Claus on motorcycle evades Florida police in 120 mph chase and escapes
Instead of riding a reindeer-drawn sleigh, Santa rides a speeding motorcycle and blatantly ignores traffic laws.
Dashcam footage shows a motorcyclist dressed as Santa Claus leading Florida police on a frantic pursuit on Saturday night. The motorcyclist continues his reckless journey, easily outpacing the officers.
The delinquent Kris Kringle was speeding through Beverly Hills, Florida, when a highway patrol officer reportedly caught him weaving through cars at a dizzying 120 mph.
The trooper’s dashcam footage shows the officer pursuing the sulky Saint Nick after the biker ignored a stop signal.
The video shows “Santa” frantically attempting to dodge the tenacious trooper who is chasing him by swerving across several lanes of traffic.
He skillfully navigated through a gas station and back onto the highway, briefly obstructing the trooper’s larger patrol car, and then vanished into the December twilight, as seen on video.
“The sleigh must be in the shop, but last night Mr. Claus didn’t pause for any cause. Anyone that recognizes ol’ St. Nick please feel free to call *FHP (*347) and let us know!” the Florida Highway Patrol -Tampa posted on X.
The sleigh must be in the shop, but last night Mr. Claus didn't pause for any cause. Anyone that recognizes ol' St. Nick please feel free to call *FHP (*347) and let us know! pic.twitter.com/UXB9M8qGaM
— FHP Tampa (@FHPTampa) December 22, 2024
Police are still searching for the elusive Santa. In stark contrast to the traditional red sleigh, Santa was riding a white motorcycle with blue accents.
This Santa on a motorcycle wasn’t the only one who misbehaved over the holidays.
This season has seen an abundance of festive mischief on the roads.
After crashing his truck into a JCPenney store, injuring several customers, a truck driver in Texas was attempting to flee when he was shot and killed by an off-duty police officer, mall security, and pursuing officers.
BREAKING: Suspect shot dead after crashing vehicle into JC Penney at Killeen Mall in Texas, injuring multiple people.
Police department spokesperson says it started with a police chase in Belton and ended at the mall. Suspect killed by a trooper.
— Breaking News Video (@BreakingAlerter) December 22, 2024
Outside of the highways, other well-known holiday personalities have gotten into public altercations.
In Mexico, a pointless argument over tips led to a fight between two street entertainers dressed as Grinch and Santa Claus. Both were later taken into custody, and it appeared as if a wounded Saint Nick had been punched.
🇲🇽🎅🥊👺Only in Mexico: Santa and the Grinch arrested, fighting over tips
Two men were seen bloodying each other after one got tipped out less.
Feliz Navidad…#Mexico #Santa #Grinch pic.twitter.com/37YqMdxf7C
— FH Operador (@fh_operador) December 18, 2024
