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Anthony Mendenhall

Gender : Male

Age : 41

Race : White

Date : 07/14/2025

Location : near 7240 US-19

City : Fanning Springs

County : Gilchrist

State : Florida

Agency : Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police vehicle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On July 14, 2025, a Gilchrist County deputy was conducting routine patrol near 7240 US-19 in Fanning Springs when his patrol vehicle struck Anthony Mendenhall, who was found lying on the pavement in a parking lot. The deputy reported that due to poor visibility and possible environmental factors, he did not see Mendenhall on the ground prior to the collision.
Emergency medical personnel were immediately called to the scene, but Mendenhall succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter. The circumstances surrounding why Mendenhall was lying on the pavement remain unclear. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with community members expressing shock and sorrow over the fatal incident.
Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office has launched a full investigation into the incident, including reviewing body camera footage, patrol logs, and statements from the deputy and witnesses. The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave as standard protocol during the investigation. No additional injuries were reported.
The incident has sparked local concern regarding officer training and patrol procedures, and the Sheriff's Office has pledged transparency as the investigation proceeds.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wcjb.com/2025/07/14/41-year-old-man-dies-after-being-hit-by-gilchrist-county-sheriffs-deputy/
https://www.wwnytv.com/2025/07/15/man-lying-parking-lot-ran-over-killed-by-deputy-who-didnt-see-him/
https://www.wymt.com/2025/07/18/he-was-everything-me-family-mourns-man-run-over-by-deputy-who-didnt-see-him/
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