A 79-year-old deaf Lyft driver says he was roughed up by Pinal County deputies during a traffic stop in Arizona đźš”
Tom Garro, a Sun City resident who has completed more than 13,000 rides, was pulled over in January while driving a passenger. Garro communicates through sign language and says he tried to indicate to deputies that he could not hear.
According to Garro, the situation escalated after confusion during the stop. He says deputies forced him to the ground and placed him in handcuffs so tight they caused injuries, leaving him unable to communicate while restrained.
He was later taken to the hospital for treatment.
The citation from the stop included speeding and insurance issues. Garro says he had valid insurance, which he later proved in court, and the speeding charge was dropped when the deputy did not appear at a hearing.
Garro says he has not returned to driving since the incident and is now considering legal action. His attorney has requested records related to the stop...
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