Federal Data Links Police Pursuit to Coral Springs Crash
A federal report conflicts with city claims regarding a 2024 fatal crash involving a police vehicle.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Law Enforcement
Federal crash data identifies police pursuit as a contributing factor in the May 5, 2024, death of six-year-old Harlow Tran in Coral Springs. The city of Coral Springs maintains that no police pursuit was initiated during the incident.
Why it matters
The discrepancy between federal data and local reports has led the parents of the victim to file a lawsuit against the city. This case highlights ongoing tensions regarding police traffic enforcement practices and the documentation of high-speed encounters.
Chevon Graham is currently in jail awaiting trial after pleading not guilty to multiple felony charges stemming from the May 2024 crash.
The players
Harlow Tran
The six-year-old victim who died following the vehicle collision.
John Daddino
The police officer whose patrol vehicle was following the Mercedes at the time of the crash.
Chevon Graham
The individual currently facing multiple felony charges related to the incident.
Coral Springs
The city government facing a lawsuit from the victim's parents regarding the crash.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The federal agency that maintains the Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
The details
Surveillance footage shows Officer John Daddino following a Mercedes, which was recorded traveling at 107 mph before the collision. While the officer allegedly initiated the encounter due to window tint violations, official internal reviews list the patrol car speed at 45 mph.
Timeline
May 5, 2024: The vehicle crash occurred.
July 2026: Interview with the victim's parents first aired.
October 30, 2026: Publication of the news article.
Legal Context
The reliance on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration FARS data marks a departure from trusting local internal reviews during collision investigations. This reflects a broader trend of utilizing federal databases to scrutinize municipal police conduct.
Residents in the area may see increased scrutiny regarding local police traffic protocols and transparency in internal reviews. The ongoing lawsuit could lead to changes in how municipal departments document high-speed patrol activities.
The takeaway
Discrepancies in official reports often necessitate independent investigations to ensure accountability. Families affected by similar incidents should monitor public court dockets for updates on pending litigation.
Further reading
For more on regional oversight of emergency services, visit the Coral Springs Law Enforcement section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NBC 6 South Florida.
