District 12

Fatal Accident – Bacom Point Road/Rardin Avenue, Pahokee 03/01/23

D-1 was operating V-1 eastbound on Bacom Point Road approaching the intersection of Rardin Avenue. For unknown reasons V-1 departed the roadway to the right and mounted the sidewalk. As V-1 mounted the sidewalk it impacted P-1, who was walking eastbound, from the rear. P-1 wrapped the front of V-1 as V-1 continued to travel southeast. As V-1 traversed the intersection P-1 was projected to the ground. D-1 brought V-1 to a stop off of the roadway, exited V-1, and...

ATV Statute

Each year, we respond to various ATV-related incidents, some fatal. We understand that seeing us on ATVs might create confusion. However, the FSS 316.2074 states that "an ATV may be used by law enforcement officers on public roads while in the course & scope of their duties." The FSS 316.2123 says an ATV may be operated during the daytime. However, the County opted out of that statute, by a majority vote, as it is possible. We hope this clarifies the...