Release posted on 05-02-26 at 7:59 AM

On 5/01/26 at 8:29 p.m., a Yamaha Motorcycle, ridden by Parker Lehman (30, St. Petersburg), was driving eastbound on 54th Ave. N. toward 16th St. N.

Officer Richard Thomas, was headed westbound on 54th Ave. N. toward 16th St. N. in a Ford Explorer police cruiser when he attempted to make a left/south turn onto 16th St. N.

The motorcycle crashed into the front passenger side of the cruiser.

Lehman was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. He was transported to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital with serious injuries.

The Officer was also transported to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital with minor injuries.

This is still an active investigation.