SARASOTA PERSONAL INJURY BLOG: Bradenton Man Dies After Local Police Use Taser On Him
Bradenton resident Derrick Humbert died early Monday morning following an early morning traffic stop that led police to Taser the 38-year-old. According to a story in the on-line version of the Bradenton Herald, Humbert refused to make a traffic stop early Monday morning and eventually fled on foot. One of the pursuing officers then used a Taser on the man to secure his arrest.
Police called emergency personnel after using the Taser when Humbert tried to escape by running through several residential yards. Humbert was taken to Manatee Memorial Hospital where he later died. According to the article, Police later discovered Humbert had an outstanding warrant for possession of marijuana. An investigation is underway and autopsy results are still due in determining the cause of death.
If a loved one has suffered a wrongful death and you are in need of quality representation in your case, please contact Personal Injury Attorney Darren Finebloom at 1-800-FIGHT-IT (1-800-344-4848) or online at FightYourInjury.com to discuss the matter. You can also contact Darren via email.
