Central Florida police chief fired after car crash, city announces

Published
June 24, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Titusville, Florida
Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Titusville Florida in Titusville, Florida: Titusville Police Chief John Lau was fired on Wednesday after a car crash the previous night in Brevard County, according to city officials. The Florida Highway Patrol said Lau was driving a city police vehicle around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday when he ran off the roadway and overturned several times. Lau was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Deputy Chief Tyler Wright was named interim chief of police.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
John Lau Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Central Florida police chief fired after car crash, city announces

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