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Uber Driver

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Uber Driver
Uber Driver

The man wanted in connection with the carjacking of an Uber ride from Nashville to Cleveland has been arrested in Florida.

We talk to the driver who jumped out of her moving vehicle to get away.

We have new information on the carjacking of an uber driver from friday.

The suspect has since been captured.

News 12's joeli poole has the story and some photos may be graphic to look at.

Carolina vargus " i still can't believe i got away from this; i saved myself."

Last week uber driver carolina vargus accepted a long haul uber trip driving 51 year old christopher miller, from nashville to cleveland, tn.

Then on friday, may 8th, vargus picked miller up from cleveland to bring him back to nashville.

But during the ride back, vargus says miller took out a knife and held it to her throat.

That's when she decided to make a life saving decision.

Carolina vargus/ uber driver "he asked me for my cell phone, then he put the knife on my throat.

I grabbed the phone.

I had to unplug it because i had it charging.

That's when i jumped out of the car at that second."

Miller is accused of taking the car and driving off with it, leaving her in the middle of the road.

Vargus "i was in the middle of the highway.

I broke three teeth, i hurt myself all over my body.

A tire drove over my left leg.

My legs are super swollen, i feel like a ball of fire on my leg."

Despite her injuries, vargus says this is something that will change her life forever and hopes he is caught before he strikes again.

Vargus " it was so scary.

It happened to me.

Just listen to yourself, if you do not feel safe in a situation or place, take action.

Don't wait, one second can really really save your life."

Cohutta police say miller is considered armed and dangerous.

If you see him call law enforcement immediately.

Miller is charged with kidnapping an adult, possession of a weapon, and hijacking a motor vehicle.

In cohutta, joeli poole, news 12 now.

Cohutta police now tell us chris miller was captured in jacksonville, florida today.

He had firearms with

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