Jalina Anglin, 5, died in a two-vehicle collision involving a police vehicle at US 92 and Havendale Boulevard in Auburndale, Florida
5-year-old killed in crash with Auburndale Police Vehicle responding to emergency, deputies say
The preliminary investigation by the PCSO Traffic Homicide Unit found the APD truck had been traveling east on US 92 to the emergency and the other vehicle, a blue 2016 Kia sedan, had been stopped for a red light on northbound Havendale Boulevard, according to a new release.
Family of 5-year-old killed in crash with Auburndale officer calling for DOJ investigation
The organizations questioned why the sergeant didn’t try to help Jalina and her mother after the Nov. 25 crash.
They also say the sheriff’s office statements that Jalina’s seatbelt usage is under investigation have led to threats against her family and call the office’s credibility into question.
Officer cited in Polk crash that killed 5-year-old girl: deputies
Officials said Swan was traveling at approximately 105 mph, before slowing to 68 mph when he struck the Kia, traveling at 22 mph.
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