In a bizarre and career-ending moment, a Florida deputy has been dismissed from the force after his patrol car rear-ended a civilian vehicle while he was reportedly watching lustful content on his phone. The incident, caught on his body cam, has sparked widespread outrage and embarrassment for the department.
The video footage reveals Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy Tristan Macomber crashing his patrol car into a stopped vehicle, with the impact deploying his airbag. Moments later, Macomber can be seen casually retrieving his phone from the floor of the car, tossing it onto the seat, and then checking on the other driver involved in the collision.
Initially, Macomber attempted to cover up the mishap, blaming the crash on his brakes locking up as the vehicle in front of him stopped for a school bus. However, an internal investigation uncovered the real cause: the deputy’s attention was diverted to explicit content on his personal phone.
Dash cam footage provided irrefutable evidence, showing Macomber holding his phone and appearing visibly distracted in the moments leading up to the collision. When first questioned, Macomber claimed he was reviewing text messages in a group chat with other deputies. Eventually, he admitted to investigators that he had been viewing pornographic material at the time of the crash.
The internal affairs review resulted in Macomber facing three serious violations: lying during the investigation, accessing prohibited content while on duty, and failing to wear a seatbelt at the time of the accident.
Macomber’s reckless actions have not only cost him his job but also tarnished the reputation of the department. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of distracted driving and the importance of holding public servants accountable for their actions.
This shocking story has left Florida residents and social media buzzing, with many calling for stricter policies to ensure similar incidents don’t happen again.
