Deputy Michael Magli - Pinellas County Sheriff's Office - FL - True Life Hero

Michael Magli
- Feb. 17, 2021 -

(30375)

Pass your cursor over pic to see larger version! Click pic for full version!

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Patch

Resided:	FL, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	Feb. 17, 2021
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male / 30 yrs. of age
	Agency
Dept:	Pinellas County Sheriff's Office - FL 10750 Ulmerton Rd Largo, FL 33778 USA (727)582-6200
County:	Pinellas
Dept. Type:	County/Police
Hero's Rank:	Deputy
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Traffic - Drunk Driver
Weapon Class:	Vehicle
Agency URL:	Click Here

Bio: Not Available

Survived by:

Wife
& two young children

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	Robert Holzaepfel :: Caucasian / Male

Location:	FL USA Wed. Feb. 17, 2021
Summary:	Deputy Sheriff Michael Magli was struck and killed by a drunk driver who fled at a high rate of speed after a sheriff's sergeant attempted to stop him. Deputies and rescue personnel had responded to reports of a subject passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle at the intersection of Forelock Road and East Lake Road. The man was unresponsive, so paramedics broke the vehicle's window. The man suddenly awoke and accelerated at a high rate of speed. When the sergeant attempted to stop him the man fled again, driving recklessly, and crossing over the median into oncoming traffic. Deputy Magli was preparing to deploy spike strips when the driver lost control, overturned, and struck him. He was pinned beneath his patrol car and succumbed to his injuries.
Disposition:	The driver, who had 16 felony convictions and was out on parole, was arrested in connection with this incident.
Source:	Website Click

Last Updated: Feb. 18, 2021