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Polk County Detention Deputy Killed in Off-Duty Crash on I-4: PCSO

Investigators say the SUV made a sudden exit move and was struck by a pickup truck at highway speeds, killing the off-duty deputy.

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A Polk County detention deputy died after an off-duty crash on Interstate 4 near Haines City Tuesday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is in mourning after the death of one of its arresting officers, who died in a traffic accident while off duty Tuesday night at Interstate 4, near Haines City. The victim was identified as Jonathan Morales Pabon, 32, who worked as a detention officer at the South Polk County Prison in Frostproof. Morales Pabon was part of the agency since 2021 and had previously served as a correctional officer for the Florida De…

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The Free Press (Tampa) broke the news in Tampa, United States on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
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