Lutz man crashes into Pasco Sheriff's Office vehicle mid-traffic stop: FHP
Summary
Car Crash Florida Today in Florida: A 28-year-old Lutz man crashed into a Pasco County Sheriff's Office patrol SUV and another vehicle during a traffic stop on State Road 54 near Ballantrae Boulevard in Pasco County, Florida, around 10:22 p.m. on Friday. Omar Antonio Malave was driving a 2016 Jeep Compass eastbound in the inside lane and failed to slow down or move over as required by Florida's move over law, striking the back of Deputy Christopher Scott Wojtas's marked Ford Explorer, which was stopped with emergency lights activated. The impact pushed the patrol SUV into the grassy median and over two traffic signs, and also rear-ended an Audi driven by Lancaster. FHP reported significant damage but no serious injuries; Malave was cited for careless driving.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Omar Antonio Malave | Unknown | Unknown |
Original reporting
Lutz man crashes into Pasco Sheriff's Office vehicle mid-traffic stop: FHP