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Release Number: 09-292

For Immediate Release

Public Information Office

November 2, 2009

Deputy Larry McKinnon

dmckinnon@hcso.tampa.fl.us

(813) 247-8060

 

 

Who:

Driver: Deputy Michael Hannaford Age 27, employed 8 years

 

Victim: W/M Loschen, Jonathan Lee, DOB 07/04/83, (fatal)

       Home address:305 Hillside Dr, Seffner Fl

 

What:

HCSO Traffic Crash with Fatality

When:

Sunday, November 01, 2009

Where:

US 92 East and Mobile Villa Dr.

Why/How:

 

 

 

 

 

Deputy Michael Hannaford was on routine patrol in a marked unit, heading westbound on US 92 at near Mobile Villa Dr. The victim was on the south side of US 92 when he rode his bicycle directly into Deputy Hannaford's path of travel, making it impossible for Deputy Hannaford to stop in time.

The victim was struck by Deputy Hannaford's vehicle and severely injured. He was quickly transported by Hillsborough County Fire Rescue to Tampa General Hospital where he later died from his injuries.

 

Preliminary reports from the hospital indicated the victim had a blood alcohol level (BAC) of .27 at the time of the crash.