A bit of holiday drama came to Beverly Hills, Florida, unexpectedly in the quiet evening of Saturday night, December 21, 2024, when a man impersonating the jolly Saint Nick decided to turn his quiet ride into a frantic chase. The jolly fugitive zipped in and out of town at over 120 mph on a motorcycle, leaving the pursuing FHP officers and, most importantly, everyone else completely baffled.
It all began at about 9 PM when troopers observed Santa’s reckless driving. Instead of stopping, he gunned the throttle, kicking off a wild pursuit straight out of an action movie. The chase, which lasted about 2.5 miles, saw the red-suited rider dart through multiple lanes, cut through a gas station, and disappear into the night before officers could catch up.
Just the footage from the officers’ dashcams set social media ablaze: in hours, people shared pieces of Santa’s great escape that ran the gamut from unbelievable to outright comedy.
“Guess the sleigh’s in the shop,”
one joked, while another added,
“This explains why my presents are always late.”
Even the FHP got in on the fun, quipping online:
“The sleigh must be in the shop, but last night Mr. Claus didn’t pause for any cause.”
They also asked for tips to help identify the runaway rider, though it seems the internet is more invested in cracking jokes than cracking the case.
While the incident was treated as a little holiday hilarity, law enforcement authorities didn’t shy away from letting the serious tone of that particular story show. They let the public know that speeding through traffic like that may result in utter disaster; this is not something the general public would want and think twice before performing an act like this, no matter how festive it truly does seem.
For now, Santa remains anonymous, and he’s become somewhat of a holiday legend around Beverly Hills. Whether it’s a prank, a dare, or just someone in the Christmas spirit gone a little rogue, one thing’s certain: Florida’s Santa Claus knows how to make an unforgettable exit.
