ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — An 80-year-old man accused of causing a crash that killed an Orange County deputy was initially expected to appear in court Tuesday for an hours-long hearing to fight a $164 ticket.
Lewis, an 11-year-veteran, was setting up a perimeter in the search for Markeith Loyd, who is accused of gunning down Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton earlier that day.
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Jarrard, whom FHP said no longer drives, was cited for failing to yield to oncoming traffic. He didn't attend Tuesday's hearing.
Jarrard's lawyers and the state agreed to cut a deal.
"On behalf of Mr. Billie Jarrard, he is going to be withdrawing his previous entered plea of not guilty," a lawyer said.
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The plea deal included a $1,000 fine and the six-month suspension of Jarrard's driver's license.
"The gentleman didn't even have the courtesy to appear, didn't even say he was sorry for the life that he took," said Norma Lewis, Norm Lewis' mother.
A witness expected to testify at the hearing was stunned.
"Some people just have no respect for life, and you know what, I am a big believer in karma," the witness said.
Video: Driver accused of causing crash that killed Orange County deputy fights $164 ticket
Lewis' mother said she believes in the justice system, but she said there needs to be more accountability when it comes to fatal crashes.
"There are some things that will be changed, and if that means going to Tallahassee to fix it, I will," Lewis said.
Jarrard's driver's license was surrendered in court Tuesday.
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