ORLANDO, Fla. – A 92-year-old woman was killed after a crash with an Orlando police cruiser earlier this month, sparking legal action by her family, according to local attorney Ben Crump.
In a release, Crump’s office said the incident happened on Jan. 18 near South Semoran Boulevard and Hoffner Avenue after the officer ran a red light shortly before 2 a.m.
As a result, the officer crashed into a vehicle in which 92-year-old Milagros “Millie” Ortiz had been riding, the release states. She was reportedly taken to the hospital, where she died from her injuries.
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According to Crump, a crash report identified the officer as being at fault for failing to yield the right of way.
Now, Crump said that Ortiz’s family has retained his services. He issued the following statement on Monday:
“Ms. Millie Ortiz was a beloved matriarch and great-grandmother to 18 great-grandchildren. She was simply on her way home from bingo when her life was tragically cut short. Her family is shattered, and they deserve immediate, truthful answers about why this police cruiser ran a red light and how the officer responsible will be held accountable. We will say her name. We will demand transparency. And we will fight for justice for Millie and everyone who loved her.”
Attorney Ben Crump