City commissioner says Orlando officer was 'on duty' during crash that killed elderly person.
Orlando Police Department Officer Andrew McKuhen, who was driving a marked cruiser at the time of a fatal crash involving a 92-year-old grandmother, was reportedly on duty during the incident, according to Orlando city commissioner Tony Ortiz. The police chief, Eric Smith, declined to comment on the ongoing investigations when approached by WESH 2 Investigates prior to a city council meeting. The victim’s daughters called for accountability in the case, emphasizing that being a police officer does not exempt one from following traffic laws. Despite attempts to obtain information from the Orlando Police Department Public Information Office, only a brief response stating the matter is under active investigation was provided. Concerns were raised about the lack of transparency and delay in responses from the agency. District Nine Medical Examiner’s Office listed the cause of death of Milagros Ortiz as due to multiple blunt force injuries sustained in the crash. State Attorney Monique Worrell explained that a vehicular manslaughter case requires evidence of recklessness, beyond a mere accident. Civil rights Attorney Ben Crump announced his representation of Milagros Ortiz’s family, advocating for transparency and justice regarding the circumstances of the crash involving the police cruiser. The Orlando Police Department has chosen not to provide further details at this time to ensure the integrity of the investigation.
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