Orange County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch: Wednesday, May 27, 1998
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: May 26, 1998
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: 1 killed, 1 injured in accident
Deputy Sheriff Grady Braddock was killed when a vehicle involved in a pursuit struck his patrol car. Deputy Braddock was responding to an officer needs assistance call for an officer from a local police agency who was chasing the vehicle.
Deputy Braddock was approaching the area when the suspect vehicle, traveling approximately 100 mph, broadsided his patrol car on the driver’s side. Deputy Braddock and the 21-year-old passenger in the suspect's vehicle were killed while the suspect suffered minor injuries. It was Deputy Braddock's first night back on duty since the death of his infant son.
The 22-year-old driver, who had lengthy criminal record, was convicted of vehicular homicide and sentenced to 34 years. Her release date is December 4, 2028.
Deputy Braddock was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Orange County Sheriff's Office for three years. He is survived by his wife and parents.