Armless, One-Legged Driver Leads High Speed Chase

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. - Authorities were led on a high speed vehicle chase by an armless, one-legged man, and they said this wasn't the first time the 40-year-old eluded police.

Michael Francis Wiley taught himself to drive after losing both arms and a leg in an electrical accident when he was 13. He spent time in prison for kicking a Florida Highway Patrol trooper after an accident in 1996. He led police on a 120 mph chase in 1998.

On Tuesday, Wiley sped off in a Ford Explorer when police approached him at a convenience store, New Port Richey police Capt. Darryl Garman said. Officers pursued, but called off the chase after eight minutes because they did not want to put others in danger, Garman said.

Wiley was arrested the next day on charges of fleeing from police and habitually driving without a license. He also is awaiting trial on separate drug charges and traffic violations. He faces up to five years in prison if convicted.

Defense attorney John Hooker said his client has paid off previous traffic fines that got his license suspended and tried to get a new driver's license, but he was rebuffed by state officials. Wiley's license has been revoked so many times it is now a felony to drive.

"What makes him do it?" Hooker said when asked why Wiley keeps getting behind the wheel. "I think it's an urge he has that makes him feel as important and as good as anyone. It gives him a sense of self-esteem."

Hooker said he had not had a chance to talk to Wiley about the most recent charges.

Even before Wednesday's arrest, prosecutors were seeking to send Wiley to prison for at least five years for felony drug and traffic charges.

"He has a hideous record," Assistant State Attorney Mike Halkitis said after an August 2006 arrest. "It's just got to end."

Wiley was being held in the Pasco County jail on $500,000 bond.


:S2: How the hell does he drive

"Michael Francis Wiley taught himself to drive after losing both arms and a leg in an electrical accident when he was 13. He spent time in prison for kicking a Florida Highway Patrol trooper after an accident in 1996. He led police on a 120 mph chase in 1998."

how the FUCK do you kick you a trooper when you only got one leg and no arms? :D

Sitting down.....;)

how do they arrest him?? you cant put cuffs on him so do they just throw him in???

Now THERE's a question for you....I have no idea.... :thumbsup:

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Sitting down.....;)

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shh... it's funnier to think of him hopping up to kick the cop in the nuts...

Maybe they cuff the remaining leg to prevent the sort of deadly force he demonstrated by booting the cops. The steering part...not sure I want to know. ..:stoned:

just a thought, maybe he had artificial parts...im sure he wouldnt try to live it up with one left, the only thing he could do is HOP HOP HOP lol....im sure he had at least a synthetic leg....lol

bizarre isn't it?

Damn, that guy has some serious spunk. One limb and still kickin'.

That guy has my respect

THE FUCK???

ahahahaha how the hell would you arrest him.. ahaha i can see it now..

COP 1: FREEZE! Your under arrest Michael! (tackles him). Ok Harry cuff him up...
COP 2: Roger

COP 1: Damnit Harry would you hurry up with the cuffs!

Cop 2: Sir theres a little problem...

Michael: Oh you guys are such assholes...




reading the rest of these posts made me crack up :S2:

How many townfolk blame their crimes on the "one legged man!"

he must be a cool dude.

how does he drive?

...I'm guessing he grabs the steering wheel w/ his teeth.

I can't help but think of the black knight from Holy Grail...

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how does he drive?

...I'm guessing he grabs the steering wheel w/ his teeth.

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Yeah. Driving at normal speeds with no arms seems like it'd be impossible. The fact that this guy can maneuver a car during a high speed chase is just fuggin' insane.

that's hilarious...those cops must suck ass at driving...props to that guy, he's probably as good as most normal drivers considering he was traveling at such a high rate of speed...amazing.

Source?

I don't quite see how this is possible...

He must have at some nubbys at least.

Here ya go, dude:
Armless, One-Legged Driver Leads Chase, Armless, One-Legged Driver Leads Florida Police On A High Speed Chase - CBS News

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shh... it's funnier to think of him hopping up to kick the cop in the nuts...

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LOLOLOLOLOL! I'm dead! That was GREAT! The imagry! Oh my god! We have to make it into a film! Ney, WE MUST!

i googled him and found a picture.....
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"Free on bail a few days after a June arrest, Michael Wiley demonstrates his driving technique, using the stump of his left arm to turn the steering wheel, at his home in Port Richey. He puts the key in the ignition with his mouth and starts the car with his toes. He uses his knee to shift gears ."

Floridian: Free wheelin'

now we know :thumbsup:

woops, too late!

Ahaha, that dude is fucking crazy.

thats dudes my fuckin hero

but how does he steer? we're down to only one limb ---> his penis:wtf: .

i havent decided if it would be fun as hell to ride with this guy, or scary as hell, i dont like driving with some people with all working parts, but hell if he can get away from the cops in under 8 mins, he must be good! im surpized he didnt have an illuding an officer on foot charge or something too, just a kick in the nuts, and off he hobbles!

That's... just... odd.

he doesn't have a leg to stand on! MWHAHAHAHA!!