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Wanted Man Killed In Crash

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Published: March 13, 2009

TAMPA - Two Orlando men, one wanted on a warrant for attempted murder, died when they crashed while an officer was trying to pull the car over, Tampa police said.

About 3:20 a.m., a police officer northbound on South MacDill Avenue made a U-turn to pull over a southbound 2006 Toyota Scion that sped through a red light at Swann Avenue, police spokeswoman Laura McElroy said.

Another southbound motorist, thinking the officer was trying to pull her over, merged to the right lane, in front of the Scion, McElroy said.

To get around the other car, the Scion's driver headed left, sending the car out of control and into Naffco Carpet & Blinds, 1510 S. MacDill Ave.

Killed were the Scion's driver, Roderick S. Jackson, and front-seat passenger Ferrie L. Rowell, both 24.
Rowell was wanted on an attempted murder charge in Orange County, McElroy said.

The Scion's rear passengers, Jamar Green, 22, and Freddie Lee Thomas Jr., 15, both of Orlando, were taken to Tampa General Hospital with serious injuries, McElroy said.

They were listed in stable condition.

Police found "a significant amount" of cocaine and marijuana in the car, McElroy said.

The 15-year-old, who is Jackson's brother, was holding a .357 Magnum between his legs, she said.

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