18-year-old accused of running over man’s head multiple times in hit-and-run
By Allison Petro, Greg Fox
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ORANGE COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — An 18-year-old was arrested after he was accused of hitting a man with his vehicle and running over him multiple times, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
The suspect, Jerrell Jones, was placed behind bars after a hit-and-run crash that occurred on Sept. 16 at the intersection of Silver Star Road and Belco Drive.
At approximately 11:49 p.m., deputies responded to reports of an aggravated battery involving a motor vehicle.
The victim, 33-year-old Anthony Fred Brown, was transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center with life-threatening head injuries.
Brown’s injuries included a fractured skull and brain bleeds.
A witness on the scene told deputies she saw the incident unfold as she waited at a red light.
She reported that a silver sedan turned toward Brown as he crossed the street, hitting him and running over his head before fleeing the scene.
Officials were able to track down the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on Sep. 30.
Deputies questioned Jones, his girlfriend and another friend who was in the vehicle at the time of the traffic stop.
Jerrell denied ever seeing the victim or having any involvement in the incident. However, deputies revealed that another occupant in the vehicle at the time of the incident searched for “ways to cover up a hit-and-run.”
Based on the evidence presented, deputies believe there is probable cause to charge Jones with attempted second-degree murder.
Deputies said Jones intentionally took action that could have resulted in the victim’s death by directing his vehicle towards the victim and driving over him both forward and backward.
The girlfriend told deputies she believed Jerrell did it intentionally, and when she asked Jerrell why he did it, Jerrell told her, “I thought he had something.” Jerrell backed up to see if he ran over the male, then turned the vehicle to the right and drove off. The girlfriend said they turned right into a neighborhood and drove home. They never attempted to notify law enforcement of the incident.
During Jerrell’s first appearance on Tuesday at the Orange County jail, he was ordered held without bond pending a bond hearing in the coming days.
Jerrell could be facing serious prison time if convicted. He’s being charged with attempted second-degree murder.
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