Putnam County deputies arrest driver following high-speed chase, crash on US 17

A 19-year-old Palm Coast man was arrested Friday after leading Putnam County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash on US 17 in East Palatka, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Reginald De’George Lumpkin faces multiple charges after deputies say he pointed a gun at his girlfriend’s head before fleeing the scene, leading law enforcement on a dangerous pursuit.Alleged assault prompts deputy responseDeputies responded to a call that Lumpkin had placed a gun to his girlfriend’s head in the area of Kelley Smith School Road. The victim was able to call for help, and Lumpkin fled before deputies arrived.A deputy later located Lumpkin at a gas station in East Palatka. When the deputy approached, Lumpkin sped away.High-speed chase ends in crashDeputies say Lumpkin headed south on US 17 with deputies in pursuit. He lost control of his vehicle, crashing into the median. Lumpkin then fled on foot, discarding a firearm as he ran.Deputies recovered the firearm and took