The Plant City Police Department mourns the loss of two of its extended family members as it continues to investigate a fatal traffic crash that occurred Jan. 13, at the intersection of James L. Redman Parkway and Johnson Road.
The driver and passenger who lost their lives in the crash have been identified as 83 year-old Alicia Cranie Pruet and 84 year-old Charles C. Pruet. Both were from Plant City. Alicia and Charles were the parents of Plant City Police Capt. Susan Pruet.
According to investigators, Alicia Pruet was attempting to make a left turn from Johnson Road onto James L. Redman Parkway, when the 2009 Hyundai she was driving was struck on the driver side by a southbound semi tractor, driven by Morgan Davis, of Plant City. Alicia Pruet died at the scene. Charles Pruet was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
No charges have been filed in this case.
As word spread around the police department, members of the Plant City Police Department found themselves both shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of the Pruets. Capt. Susan Pruet joined the Plant City Police Department in 2009 and has commanded the Department’s Investigative Services Division since that time.
“The Plant City Police Department is a strong family,” Chief Steven Singletary said. “Any time we lose an extended member to a tragic event such as this one, we are all affected. Our thoughts and prayers are with Capt. Pruet and her family in this difficult time.”