WATCH: Teen on e-bike flees from Florida woman chasing him in SUV on walking path
The incident unfolded on June 7 in Palm Coast, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.
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Deputies said they received a 911 call from another driver who saw the woman, identified as Julia Kalthof, 65, driving on Pine Lakes Path, a multi-use trail for pedestrians and bicyclists that runs along Pine Lakes Parkway.
The caller's girlfriend was driving in a separate vehicle behind him and recorded the ordeal. Video shows Kalthof driving down the walking path and chasing the teen for almost a full minute.
There was only about 6 to 10 feet in-between them, and witnesses reported seeing the teen waving cars down for help.
The 911 caller then drove in front of Kalthof's SUV at an intersection to cut her off and stop her from chasing the teen.
Video of the incident was sent to dispatchers via a new system that allows callers to share images or video directly from their phones.
The 14-year-old victim rode off, but told his parents of the incident, and they reported it to law enforcement the next day.
Deputies said Kalthof told them she had chased after the teen because she was angry at him for 'riding his e-bike too fast and wanted to find out where he lived to speak to his parents.'
The victim said he was in fear for his life as Kalthof screamed at him, cut him off and nearly struck him. The teen also provided deputies with a video showing Kalthof driving aggressively on the path behind him, according to the sheriff's office.
Officials decided to file charges against Kalthof, based on the evidence gathered. She was arrested on June 10 for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill and reckless driving. Kalthof was also issued a traffic citation for driving on the path.
'This woman caused a dangerous situation with her reckless and aggressive behavior and could have seriously hurt or killed not just the child she was chasing, but anyone who happened to be walking or biking on that path,' said Sheriff Rick Staly. 'I'm thankful that nobody was hurt, or she could be facing even more serious charges. I also want to thank the bystander who stopped a dangerous situation and called 911 so that our deputies could handle it, conduct their investigation, and arrest this driver who clearly needs anger management.'
Florida law states that e-bikes can be ridden wherever bicycles are allowed, including bicycle lanes and bicycle or multi-use paths.
'E-bikes are becoming more and more prevalent in Palm Coast, and the riders need to control their speed and recklessness too,' Sheriff Staly added. 'The legislature needs to give us the new laws to address the behavior of these riders, such as limiting the allowed speed riders can go, just like cars.'
Kalthof was taken to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility, where she was later released on a $3,000 bond.
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