Man tries to steal medical helicopter after causing crash in Hernando County: FHP

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Brooksville, Florida
northbound I-75 near Mile Marker 295
Incident type
Robbery

Summary

Robbery Brooksville Florida in Brooksville, Florida: A pickup truck lost control on northbound I-75 near Mile Marker 295 in Hernando County, Florida, striking a black sedan and causing both occupants to be seriously injured. The driver, Riley Johnson Ferrer, was arrested early Friday after resisting law enforcement and allegedly tried to steal a medical helicopter that had been deployed for the rescue.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Injured
Riley Johnson Ferrer Driver Unknown

Original reporting

Man tries to steal medical helicopter after causing crash in Hernando County: FHP | WFLA

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