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Gilchrist County, FL - Police Identify Moped Driver Killed in Deputy-Involved Crash

By: FL Accident News Blog as Blog Post

Gilchrist County, FL (May 8, 2019) - Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol have identified a moped driver that died in a crash with a deputy on Wednesday, May 8th.

Officials report that 30-year-old Walter L. Gibson died in the collision on State Road 26 near Trenton, around 12:15 a.m. Gibson was riding a moped when he was struck by a deputy with the Dixie County Sheriff's Office. The vehicle was described as a patrol vehicle but it is not clear whether the vehicle was marked. No details have been released at this time on how the crash occurred. The deputy, who has not been identified, refused medical treatment and was not hurt in the crash.  

Troopers are still investigating at this time and charges are pending against the deputy.

Our thoughts go out to the family of Walter L. Gibson in this tragic crash. Police will examine this accident closely in an effort to determine why this crash occurred and whether the officer was negligent in their driving behavior.   

A fatal crash is reported in Florida approximately every three hours. If you have lost a loved one on the roadway due to another's negligence, the Florida wrongful death attorneys at Rubenstein Law can help. We offer free consultations to all accident victims and their families. To speak with us, please call 1-800 FL-Legal.

Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.

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