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A man was arrested after recklessly driving drunk through the Ironman Jacksonville Race near 5 Points on Saturday afternoon, says the Jacksonville Sheriff\u2019s Office (JSO).<\/p>\n
According to JSO, around 4:30 p.m., a vehicle driving recklessly into the pathway for runners and bicyclists was spotted by officers. The driver did not stop and forced the nearby D.U.I and the Traffic Units to pursue.<\/p>\n
JSO says the officer\u2019s cameras captured the times the driver nearly hit runners and bicyclists. Officer Ernesto Valerio used a PIT maneuver to stop the impaired driver.<\/p>\n
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62-year-old Darrell Simon was arrested on eight felony charges, plus several misdemeanors and violations. JSO says this is Simon\u2019s third D.U.I arrest in 10 years.<\/p>\n
JSO says this incident could have caused a tragedy, and they are grateful that the officer\u2019s quick actions stopped anyone from getting hurt or possibly killed.<\/p>\n
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