Overview
- PBSO held a morning motorcade and unveiled the new road sign marking a portion of Southern Boulevard as "PBSO Motorman Highway."
- FDOT temporarily closed two of three eastbound lanes on State Road 80 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., keeping one lane open with no detours planned.
- The tribute honors Deputy Ralph "Butch" Waller, Cpl. Luis Paez and Deputy Ignacio "Dan" Diaz, who died after being struck during traffic enforcement.
- The 2024 crash occurred on the shoulder of Southern Boulevard just west of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road.
- Investigators say the SUV driver reported swerving when a car ahead suddenly slowed; no charges have been filed and the driver has not been publicly identified.