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Video Evidence Changes Everything in Fatal Florida Cycling Incident Involving Deputy Sheriff

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The footage, a mix of dashcam and bodycam, captures Piece racing to another traffic accident with lights and sirens activated, entering the intersection on a green light, and colliding with Mullins, who authorities say ran a red light and was not in a crosswalk. The deputy is seen rushing to Mullinsโ€™ side, urging him to โ€œjust breatheโ€ until backup and paramedics arrived. Mullins was airlifted to the hospital but did not survive.

Sheriff John Budensiek insisted “You can see that he’s got a green light, and you can see the victim cross in front of the deputy at an angle, again, not going across a crosswalk, not adhering to traffic rules which bicyclists are supposed to do. And our deputy, unfortunately, couldn’t avoid the crash”

Just want answers

But the victimโ€™s family isnโ€™t convinced. Their attorney has questioned the deputyโ€™s speed, situational awareness, and adherence to procedure โ€” prompting Budensiek to fire back, calling those concerns โ€œasinineโ€ and accusing โ€œbottom feeder attorneysโ€ of demonizing a grieving deputy.

Video Evidence Changes Everything in Fatal Florida Cycling Incident Involving Deputy Sheriff - BikePushPin

The familyโ€™s lawyer maintains they โ€œjust want answersโ€ and will sue if evidence shows any breach of policy. Mullins, a retired Yonkers, New York firefighter, leaves behind loved ones who now face both loss and controversy.

This story blends tragedy, disputed facts, and a sheriffโ€™s very public defense of his deputy. The video may clear some doubts โ€” or spark even more debate.

If this made you think twice about what really happens in split-second traffic tragedies, share it with someone who should see the video before making up their mind. ๐Ÿ‘‡

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