Florida man tries to steal medical helicopter waiting to transport patients after I-75 crash: FHP

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Brooksville, Florida
I-75
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Incident type
Robbery

Summary

Robbery Brooksville Florida in Brooksville, Florida: A pickup truck driven by Riley Ferrer lost control and crashed into another vehicle on I‐75 in Hernando County, Florida, shortly after midnight on a Friday. Two passengers were seriously injured and a BayFlight medical helicopter was brought to the scene to transport them to an area hospital. While first responders were preparing the patients, Ferrer attempted to steal the helicopter but was stopped by law enforcement.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Injured
Riley Ferrer Driver Unknown

Original reporting

Florida man tries to steal medical helicopter waiting to transport patients after I-75 crash: FHP | FOX 13 Tampa Bay

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