Deputy James Ennis, District I Patrol observed the Dodge
violate the
red light at Fletcher Avenue and N. Palm Drive. He activated
his
emergency lights in an attempt to get the car to pull over. The
driver
accelerated at a high rate of speed onto U.S. F. campus. Deputy
Ennis
turned his emergency equipment off, but continued onto the campus to
look for the vehicle. The deputy observed the aftermath of the
crash at
the 131st intersection and drove up to the scene to render
aid. The
Dodge had run a second red light as he was west bound on 131st
Avenue
exiting the campus and was struck by the Lexus, which was south
bound.
The Dodge’s back end then struck a utility pole, which caused
the death
of both occupants. The investigation is continuing.
Deputy Ennis followed
the Sheriff’s pursuit policy by not engaging in a pursuit for
traffic offenses. |
