An Orlando man remains hospitalized with serious injuries after he crashed his motorcycle into a tree in front of a Deltona home last week, according to investigators.Russell Gortzig, 23, is accused of driving recklessly through the city and allegedly taunting deputies who tried to stop him.WESH 2 News obtained body camera video from the incident.Sheriff's deputies said the motorcyclist taunted them last week, driving recklessly through Deltona, until the driver crashed into a tree on Monticello Street.Steve Jasse and his family said they witnessed Gortzig racing up and down local streets.They said Gortzig lost control of the vehicle when he was across from Jasse's home.Officials said Gortzig had repeatedly driven by the Sheriff's Office in Deltona on Providence Boulevard, allegedly speeding and revving his engine. With a description of the motorcycle and rider, a deputy spotted Gortzig, wearing a pink shirt at a nearby gas station and attempted a traffic stop, officials said.Investigators said Gortzig took off, despite being given orders to stop, and as other deputies looked for the suspect, they could hear him revving and racing down city streets.Investigators said Gortzig didn't stop for anyone. A number of citizens called about the alleged behavior until the motorcyclist lost control and crashed.Although the suspect remains hospitalized, investigators said when he recovers, he will be booked into the Volusia County Jail. Gortzig is charged with aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude, reckless driving and driving with a suspended license. He was also issued multiple traffic citations.

An Orlando man remains hospitalized with serious injuries after he crashed his motorcycle into a tree in front of a Deltona home last week, according to investigators.

Russell Gortzig, 23, is accused of driving recklessly through the city and allegedly taunting deputies who tried to stop him.


WESH 2 News obtained body camera video from the incident.

Sheriff's deputies said the motorcyclist taunted them last week, driving recklessly through Deltona, until the driver crashed into a tree on Monticello Street.

Steve Jasse and his family said they witnessed Gortzig racing up and down local streets.

They said Gortzig lost control of the vehicle when he was across from Jasse's home.

Officials said Gortzig had repeatedly driven by the Sheriff's Office in Deltona on Providence Boulevard, allegedly speeding and revving his engine. With a description of the motorcycle and rider, a deputy spotted Gortzig, wearing a pink shirt at a nearby gas station and attempted a traffic stop, officials said.

Investigators said Gortzig took off, despite being given orders to stop, and as other deputies looked for the suspect, they could hear him revving and racing down city streets.

Investigators said Gortzig didn't stop for anyone. A number of citizens called about the alleged behavior until the motorcyclist lost control and crashed.

Although the suspect remains hospitalized, investigators said when he recovers, he will be booked into the Volusia County Jail.

Gortzig is charged with aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude, reckless driving and driving with a suspended license. He was also issued multiple traffic citations.