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Florida Man Charged With Vehicular Homicide After Tire Shop Worker Killed in Payment Dispute

Investigators are still building the case with the possibility of more charges.

Overview

  • Mascotte police arrested Brandon Charles Gregory Lewis and charged him with first-degree vehicular homicide in the death of worker Ashley Tyer.
  • The case began with a dispute over a $95 tire job at Just Stop Tires, where witnesses say a customer sped off and Tyer was on the hood before she suffered fatal injuries.
  • Deputies reported finding two knives on the suspect during his arrest, and investigators are evaluating that evidence.
  • Tyer was a seven-year employee at the small shop and was remembered by coworkers and the owner as like family.
  • Police say the investigation remains active and could result in additional charges or arrests as more evidence is gathered.