Troopers said three cars were stopped at a red light, but the deputy behind those drivers failed to stop and slammed into the back of a pickup truck.
Troopers said the driver of the pickup truck was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where he died.
Just finished talking to a couple visiting from Scotland. They were in this mini van with their daughter and an older relative when the @OsceolaSheriff Deputy caused this fatal crash. They’re thankful everyone in their vehicle is ok. @WFTV pic.twitter.com/SNaTjStAGM
— Cierra Putman WFTV (@CPutman_WFTV) October 5, 2018
The deputy was taken to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries.
Pictures from the scene showed the mangled front of a deputy’s cruiser and three other vehicles that had been damaged.
.@FHPOrlando is handling the investigation. They have not released the name of the victim. We just know he’s 34 and from Clermont. @WFTV pic.twitter.com/zXKx5DTX7y
— Cierra Putman WFTV (@CPutman_WFTV) October 5, 2018
No other details were released.
Troopers are still investigating.
YIKES! Crash involves a patrol car on US-192 at Lindsfield Blvd. @WFTV https://t.co/XlZ2rTq1MO
— Racquel Asa (@RAsaWFTV) October 5, 2018
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