ORLANDO, Fla. — The trial of an Osceola County deputy accused of sparking a fire during an arrest at a gas station continues Wednesday.
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Investigators said Osceola County Deputy David Crawford fired his Taser at a reckless driving suspect in 2022 at a Wawa gas station in Orange County.
Video shows the fire engulfing the suspect and deputies and causing major injuries.
Jurors heard from a different deputy Tuesday who was at the scene.
The deputy says he saw the suspect motorcycle on the ground with the gas pump still leaking fuel next to it.
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Within moments, the fire sparked.
He described a strong smell of gasoline and a dirt bike leaking fuel near a gas pump.
The key question is whether Crawford’s actions were negligent.
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His attorney argues that he didn’t intentionally use his Taser and warned everyone to turn off the gas pump.
See more in the video above.
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