POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Two Zephyrhills residents were in critical condition on Saturday after they were ejected during a pursuit that began in Pasco County and ended in a Polk County rollover crash, authorities said.
The chase began when the Pasco Sheriff’s Office investigation to l trying to a suspect wanted for attempted homicide, according to Pasco officials.
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Pasco County Sheriff’s Office deputies were pursuing a Chevy Suburban on Friday, which was driving at a high at a high speed on southbound U.S. Highway 98 in north Lakeland.
Driving the Suburban was Mark DeLoach, 34, of Zephyrhills.
The Suburban then struck the rear of a Nissan SUV and then a Ram pickup truck, Polk Sheriff’s Office officials said
DeLoach lost control of the Suburban, causing it to roll, ejecting him and Christopher Shoults, 34, from Zephyrhills.
A third suburban passenger, Kendie Barnes, 30, also from Zephyrhills, suffered minor injuries.
Deloach and Shoults were both listed in critical condition at a local hospital.
The drivers of the other two vehicles were treated at the scene but were not seriously injured.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office was not part of the pursuit, officials said.
“You know, it might just be time we take a look if HOAs are really even necessary.
Maybe we should just do away with homeowner associations as a whole.”
South Florida lawmaker Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R-Miami) says it may be time to do away with homeowners associations altogether, as more Floridians speak out about rising fees, costly lawsuits, and even arrests tied to HOA disputes. He said this week that he is considering filing legislation in the next session that would abolish HOAs statewide.
