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Lakeland man arrested after fleeing ambulance crash

The Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested a Lakeland man for leaving the scene of a crash involving an ambulance and resisting officers. The incident occurred on June 30, 2026, on Harden Boulevard, resulting in a minor injury to a paramedic.

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Why It Matters

A local resident faces criminal charges for a hit-and-run collision with an emergency vehicle, highlighting the legal consequences of fleeing a crash scene involving injuries.

Key Facts

  • Gregory McManus was arrested and charged with Leaving the Scene of a Crash with Injury (F3) and Resisting without Violence (M1).
  • The crash occurred on June 30, 2026, at approximately 9:00 am on Harden Boulevard in Lakeland.
  • A paramedic in the ambulance sustained a minor neck injury during the collision.
  • The ambulance was traveling north and was not in emergency mode at the time of the crash.
  • The collision occurred after a southbound VW Jetta performed a U-turn in front of the ambulance.
  • The driver of the VW Jetta left the scene immediately following the collision.
  • Deputies located the vehicle at the residence of the registered owner, who identified her nephew as the driver.
  • Ambulance video footage was used by the Sheriff's Office to determine the cause of the crash.
  • McManus was transported to the Sheriff's Processing Center following his arrest.

Who's Mentioned

locationHarden Boulevard“Location of the traffic accident.”personGrady Judd“Sheriff of Polk County.”locationAriana Street“Intersection near the crash site.”personGregory McManus“The individual arrested for the crash and resisting arrest.”personBrian Bruchey“Media contact for the Sheriff's Office.”organizationPolk County Sheriff's Office“The law enforcement agency handling the investigation and arrest.”