Wildlife Officer Michelle A. Lawless
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Florida
End of Watch: Saturday, October 27, 2007

Biographical Info
Age: 47
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Accidental
Date of Incident: Saturday, October 27, 2007
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Michelle Lawless was killed in an ATV accident in the Holeyland / Rotenberger Wildlife Management Area while on patrol for poachers between 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm. Her ATV struck a metal gate and overturned, trapping her underneath.

After she failed to respond to a routine radio check for her location, another officer went to locate her and found her pinned beneath the vehicle. She was flown to a hospital in Delray where she succumbed to her injuries.

Officer Lawless had served with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for five years and was assigned to Broward County.