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Man Facing DUI Manslaughter Charges Following Motorcyclist's Death

For Immediate Release : Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
April 15, 2021 Public Affairs Office | piocommandcenter@hcso.tampa.fl.us (813) 247-8060
Release Number: 21-090

Date

Wednesday February 3, 2021 1:01 PM

Location

The Preserve at Mobbly Bay Apartments 8000 block of Solano Bay Loop Tampa
Man Facing DUI Manslaughter Charges Following Motorcyclist's Death

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested a man following a fatal motorcycle crash in February.
 
On Wednesday, April 14, 2021, deputies arrested Laramie Vantreeck, 30, The Preserve at Mobbly Bay Apartments, located on the 8000 block of Solano Bay Loop in Tampa. After conducting an investigation into the February 3 accident, which occurred in the parking lot of the apartment complex, HCSO's traffic homicide detectives determined Vantreeck, who was traveling westbound on Solano Bay Loop, turned in front of a motorcycle that was traveling eastbound. The victim got caught underneath Vantreeck's black 2016 Dodge Ram, which continued to turn, until a witness yelled for the driver to stop. 
 
The motorcyclist was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital Main where he died from injuries sustained during the crash. Deputies conducted Field Sobriety Exercises on Vantreek at the scene and observed impairment. Blood alcohol concentration tests revealed he had a level of 0.149%. 
 
"It is extremely disappointing to learn the circumstances that led to this motorcyclist's death," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "We lost a member of our community due to one man's recklessness and disregard for the lives around him. May this serve as a grim warning to others of the dangers of drunk driving, the permanency of a life taken, and the grave legal consequences that will ensue."