Florida Highway Patrol

46 year old Miguel Garduno-Gonzalez was sentenced to 14 years in prison for the death of Haines City Police Officer Phoenix Braithwaite. The hit and run crash occurred on 8/2/06 on 17-92 and CR 532. Officer Braithwaite was on his way to work when Mr. Gonzalez attempted to pass a semi and struck Mr. Braithwaite’s motorcycle. Mr. Gonzalez then fled the scene. Mr. Gonzalez was sentenced for driving without a license and leaving the scene of the crash involving a death.

Sergeant Kim Miller

Public Affairs Officer

Troop D- Orlando

133 S. Semoran Blvd., Suite A

FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

Press Release Approved for Release By KIM MILLER on

7/18/2008

07/17/2008

10:01 PM SR 44 / SHELL RD VOLUSIA

Date Time Location of Incident County

TPR JASON BROOKS FHPD08OFF068828

Crash Investigator Case Number Homicide Investigator

Vehicle# 1 Year Make VOLK Model BUG/CONV

Driver UK of UK

NAME SEX AGE CITY / STATE of RESIDENCE

Injuries NONE Next of Kin Notified? N/A

HOSPITAL

Helmet N/A Seatbelt/Child Restraint N/A Alcohol Related? No

Vehicle# 2 Year Make UK Model BICYCLE

Driver JUSTIN FORD M 16 of WOMELDORF, PA

NAME SEX AGE CITY / STATE of RESIDENCE

Injuries Serious Next of Kin Notified? N/A HALIFAX DAYTONA BEACH

HOSPITAL

Helmet No Seatbelt/Child Restraint N/A Alcohol Related? No

CHARGES:

PENDING

Narrative:

THE VICTIM AND ANOTHER BICYCLIST WAS RIDING WEST ON SR 44, ON THE NORTH SHOULDER. ACCORDING TO A WITNESS, A VOLKSWAGEN, WAS TRAVELING WEST ON SR 44, WEAVING ACROSS BOTH LANES OF TRAFFIC. THE WITNESS SWERVED OFF THE ROAD TO KEEP FROM GETTING HIT. THE VOLKSWAGEN ENTERED THE NORTH SHOULDER, STRUCK THE VICTIM, AND CONTINUED WEST ON SR 44. THE VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED TO HALIFAX MEDICAL CENTER IN DAYTONA BEACH WITH SERIOUS INJURIES. THE VEHICLE DESCRIPTION IS A NEWER MODEL VOLKSWAGEN BUG CONVERTIBLE. YELLOW, WITH A BLACK TOP. THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE MINOR FRONT END DAMAGE. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THIS VEHICLE, PLEASE CONTACT THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL DELAND OFFICE AT (386) 736-5350, OR TROOPER JASON BROOKS AT jasonbrooks@flhsmv.gov

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FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL

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Press Release Approved for Release By KIM MILLER on

7/17/2008

07/17/2008

6:50 AM East Lake Mary Road & Brisson Ave. SEMINOLE

Date Time Location of Incident County

Corporal P Payne FHPD17OFF068582 Corporal P Payne

Crash Investigator Case Number Homicide Investigator

Vehicle# 1 Year 2006 Make INTL Model DUMP TK

Driver Wilson Smith M 57 of Sanford, Fl.

NAME SEX AGE CITY / STATE of RESIDENCE

Injuries FATAL Next of Kin Notified? Yes MEDICAL EXAMINER

HOSPITAL

Helmet N/A Seatbelt/Child Restraint Unk Alcohol Related? No

CHARGES:

N/A

Narrative:

V-1 was Northbound on E Lake Mary Road. For unknown reasons, V-1 crossed the grass median, crossed the south bound lanes of E. Lake Mary Road, went onto the west grass shoulder of E. Lake Mary Road, crossed S Brisson Ave. and went into a wooded area. V-1 struck a tree and burst into flames. D-1 was entrapped and died on scene.

FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

Press Release Approved for Release By KIM MILLER on

7/6/2008

07/06/2008

12:25 AM S.R. 15, 2 miles north of Seville VOLUSIA

Date Time Location of Incident County

FHPD08OFF065003 Cpl. P. W. Morrissey

Crash Investigator Case Number Homicide Investigator

Vehicle# 1 Year 2002 Make Ford Model F150

Driver Keith D. Harris M 19 of Deltona, FL

NAME SEX AGE CITY / STATE of RESIDENCE

Injuries FATAL Next of Kin Notified? Yes Medical Examiner

HOSPITAL

Helmet N/A Seatbelt/Child Restraint No Alcohol Related? Pend

Passenger# 1 Joey Bush M14 of Crescent City, FL

NAME SEX AGE CITY/STATE

Injuries Minor Next of Kin Notified? N/A Florida Hospital - DeLand

HOSPITAL

Helmet N/A Seatbelt/Child Restraint Yes Alcohol Related? No

CHARGES:

None

Narrative:

V-1 was northbound on S.R. 15 in excess of the posted 60 mph limit. D-1 failed to negotiate a slight curve to the left, causing V-1 to drive onto the east shoulder. D-1 steered back to the left as the right side of V-1 struck a concrete culvert and a mailbox. V-1 traveled back across the roadway and was overcorrected back to the right by D-1 as V-1 entered the west grass shoulder. V-1 slid sideways on the grass shoulder to where it overturned toward the left side, causing D-1 to be ejected from the vehicle onto the shoulder.