PoliceActivity

Driver Crashes into Deputy's Patrol Vehicle During Traffic Stop

Added 2022-12-02 18:54:01 +0000 UTC

Ocala, Florida – On November 26, 2022, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Deputy Latham conducted a traffic stop in the 2500 block of SW Highway 484, in Ocala. After contact was made with the driver, the occupants agreed to exit the vehicle while further investigation was conducted. Corporal Marton responded to assist Deputy Latham with his investigation. While standing by with the occupants of the stopped vehicle, Corporal Marton encouraged them to move onto the shoulder of the roadway in order to be out of harm’s way if a passing vehicle were to hit either of the patrol vehicles nearby. Moments later, Corporal Marton returned to the passenger side of his patrol vehicle and utilized his in-car computer to gather information about the occupants of the vehicle. While standing in the door jamb, another passing vehicle crashed into the rear, driver side of his patrol vehicle. Although he was thrown to the ground by the impact, Corporal Marton was uninjured and speedily responded to render aid to the driver and passenger who were injured.