Florida Man Causes Highway Crash, Then Tries to Steal the Medical Helicopter That Showed Up to Help
Summary
Car Crash Brooksville Florida in Brooksville, Florida: A pickup driver named Riley Ferrer lost control of his vehicle on northbound I‑75 in Hernando County, Florida, after midnight and collided with another car, sending both vehicles into the woods and overturning his truck; two occupants of the second vehicle sustained serious injuries. The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office shut down the northbound lanes to allow a BayFlight medical helicopter to land and transport the injured patients. While paramedics prepared the victims for air transport, Ferrer bypassed the first‑responder perimeter and attempted to board the grounded helicopter but was unsuccessful. Troopers later arrested him, transported him to Tampa General Hospital for evaluation, and booked him on charges of burglary of an occupied conveyance and resisting arrest.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Motorist | Driver | Injured |
| Riley Ferrer | Driver | Unknown |
Original reporting
Florida Man Causes Highway Crash, Then Tries to Steal the Medical Helicopter That Showed Up to Help