Fatal Encounters

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Edward Charles Soistam

Name: Edward Charles Soistam
Age: 91
Gender: Male
Race: Race unspecified
Date: 08/17/2010
Location: Magnolia Homes Road and Calloway Drive
Lockhart, Florida, 32810
County: Orange
Agency: Orange County Sheriff's Office
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Vehic/Purs
Media summary: Soistam died when his vehicle was T-boned at high speed by a deputy, driving without lights or siren, at more than twice the posted limit. The deputy lost her job but no criminal charges were filed.
Unique ID: 9395

News article: Link






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