NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
August 14, 2006
Contact: Michele Nicholson
Public Information Officer
(850) 651-7420
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MOTORCYCLE FATALITY UNDER INVESTIGATION
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic crash
that took place Sunday evening around 10:45 on US Highway 98 near the
intersection of State Road 293. 29-year old Jeremy L. Sweat of Youngstown
Florida was heading west in the center westbound lane on his motorcycle when he
failed to stop at a red light and hit the rear of a 2003 Infiniti sport utility
vehicle. Sweat was ejected and died at the scene. The collision also pushed the
Infiniti into a 1983 Ford Mustang in the same lane ahead of it. No one in either
vehicle was injured.
Some witnesses who spoke to first responders at the scene did not leave their
names or addresses. Deputies would like to be able to talk to them to gather any
significant information regarding the crash and/or the motorcyclist’s actions
prior to the crash. Any witnesses are asked to please contact the Okaloosa
County Sheriff’s Office at 651-7400.
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