Brian LaVigne

Gender : Male

Age : 54

Race : White

Date : 01/11/2021

Location : Lumsden Road and Kings Avenue

City : Brandon

County : Hillsborough

State : Florida

Agency : Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed on duty during pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 11, 2021, Master Corporal Brian LaVigne of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was intentionally struck and killed by a suspect during a police pursuit in Brandon, Florida. Deputies responded to calls about Travis Garrett, 32, acting erratically and naked at an apartment complex. After resisting arrest and attacking deputies, Garrett drove off. While other deputies pursued him, LaVigne—who was not involved in the chase—was parked with lights on when Garrett crossed two lanes and rammed into his patrol vehicle at 76 mph. LaVigne, a 30-year veteran just hours from retirement, was killed. Garrett had cocaine and marijuana in his system and was sentenced to 45 years in prison in March 2025 after a plea deal.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article302769744.html
https://www.fox13news.com/news/hcso-corporal-brian-lavigne-killed-in-the-line-of-duty-remembered-as-role-model
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2021/01/12/man-accused-of-killing-hillsborough-deputy-to-undergo-mental-evaluation/
https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/hillsborough-deputy-killed-in-line-of-duty-identified/
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/florida-man-pleads-guilty-in-deputys-2021-death-sentenced-to-45-years/