Ambulance Incident 8-15-23
| Tracking # |
P691371-090123 |
| Submitted | Aug. 20, 2023 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Patrick Wells
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
Non-exempt audio, video (including body-worn camera, in-car "dash cam", surveillance video, etc), and written reports compiled or obtained by your department, related to the incident involving a 70-year-old man exiting an ambulance on I-95 on 8/15/23 resulting in his death and critical injuries to a paramedic. For reference, news story for the requested incident: https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/st-lucie-county/2023/08/16/patient-who-exited-moving-ambulance-dies-on-i95-in-port-st-lucie-paramedic-injured/70604720007/
This request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically. When the records are ready, I can provide a link to a cloud-based service where they may be uploaded, if needed.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.
Sincerely,
Patrick Wells
From: Florida Highway Patrol
Dear MuckRock News, Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. In accordance with § 119.07(1)(c), Fla. Stat., receipt of your public records request is hereby acknowledged. You substantially seek the following records: "To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
Non-exempt audio, video (including body-worn camera, in-car "dash cam", surveillance video, etc), and written reports compiled or obtained by your department, related to the incident involving a 70-year-old man exiting an ambulance on I-95 on 8/15/23 resulting in his death and critical injuries to a paramedic. For reference, news story for the requested incident: https://clicktime.symantec.com/15uBctHyU82jdtS1td1i7?h=-0TX52lOm97X2AyJxSM1LGWX-5GXa7F5CLujJmpBU1E=&u=https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/st-lucie-county/2023/08/16/patient-who-exited-moving-ambulance-dies-on-i95-in-port-st-lucie-paramedic-injured/70604720007/." Your public records request has been assigned Ref. # P691371-090123 for tracking purposes and been referred to the FHP Troop L (Davie Station) for processing. Respectfully yours, Tanya Golemo FHP Troop G (St. Augustine Station) DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES
DRIVER LICENSE AND MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS: Records requests are processed without delay; however, due to high volume of requests received in Bureau of Records, please allow two weeks' processing time from date of this message.
From: Florida Highway Patrol
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Dear MuckRock News, Thank you again for contacting the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. With regard to your public records request Ref. #P691371-090123, you substantially sought the following records: "To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
Non-exempt audio, video (including body-worn camera, in-car "dash cam", surveillance video, etc), and written reports compiled or obtained by your department, related to the incident involving a 70-year-old man exiting an ambulance on I-95 on 8/15/23 resulting in his death and critical injuries to a paramedic. For reference, news story for the requested incident: https://clicktime.symantec.com/15uBctHyU82jdtS1td1i7?h=-0TX52lOm97X2AyJxSM1LGWX-5GXa7F5CLujJmpBU1E=&u=https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/st-lucie-county/2023/08/16/patient-who-exited-moving-ambulance-dies-on-i95-in-port-st-lucie-paramedic-injured/70604720007/." In accordance with § 119.07(1)(c), Fla. Stat., the Department has made good faith efforts to determine whether such records exist and, if so, to locate the records. Accordingly, the Department has determined that no responsive records exist, and public records request Ref. # P691371-090123 is CLOSED.
Respectfully yours, Claudia Pinnock
FHP Troop L (Davie Station) DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES
DRIVER LICENSE AND MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS: Records requests are processed without delay; however, due to high volume of requests received in Bureau of Records, please allow two weeks' processing time from date of this message.
From: Patrick Wells
Good evening,
I am confused as to how there could be no responsive records. In the linked article, multiple details were provided to the media by FHP regarding an incident resulting in the death of one and critical injuries to another. The article states that FHP is investigating and provides contact info for the FHP Troop L Fort Pierce station. Certainly reports were prepared at the very least? I request you perform another search to confirm the presence or absence of responsive records, or provide further clarification. Thank you.
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