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Popular DJ Dies in Rollover Crash

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(May 15) - A week after a popular Orlando radio personality died in a rollover crash on the Florida Turnpike, the owner of a chair that fell onto road and caused the accident came forward this week, the Orlando Sentinel reported.
Police said Erika Roman, 33, swerved to avoid a boat lounge chair in her lane and overcorrected. Her car flipped over several times before landing upside down in a deep canal.
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The owner of the chair will likely face a misdemeanor charge, which is punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a fine of up to $500, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The chair belonged to an Osceola County, Fla., deputy fire chief who said he was on his way to the Florida Keys with his family when the chair fell off his boat. He told investigators that he initially thought the chair had been stolen.
"He is remorseful," a police official said.
Roman, also known as Chula, was a co-host and producer at Orlando radio station POWER 95.3. She worked on the 'Lil Shawn and Obie Morning Show.'
Read the updated story on the Orlando Sentinel. Then, watch the video report from the day of the crash, below.
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2009-05-15 17:44:40
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Glassman96

07:29 PMMay 16 2009

As a glazier for thirty years, I' ve driven glass trucks many times. The one thing I always made sure of was that my load was secure. We've had guys lose frames, glass and window screens. Luckily nobody was killed. I've always told people to check your loads and always use two ropes, but as always people are too lazy. This guy should be looking at a wrongful death lawsuit. This was no accident, it was failure to secure his load.

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Marshallfiles

06:59 PMMay 16 2009

Oh well.

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Will2dmax

05:55 PMMay 16 2009

Cmon your going to charge a guy for a chair falling of his boat LOLmiscarrage of justice.

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Will2dmax

05:54 PMMay 16 2009

Cmon your going to charge a guy for a chair falling of his boat LOLmiscarrage of justice.

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Americanjoe2005

05:36 PMMay 16 2009

TOO MANY WOMEN CRASH BY OVER-CORRECTING. MOST AREN'T QUALIFIED TO HANDLE A VEHICLE CAPABLE OF ROLLING OVER----SHOULD STICK WITH LOW PROFILE AUTOS----MOST WOMEN ARE NOT AS MECHANICALLY INCLINED OR HAVE THE MOTOR SKILLS AS MOST MEN, THEREFORE GENERALLY DO NOT MAKE GOOD BUS, VAN, SUV, OR TRUCK DRIVERS. THE BOAT-CHAIR OWNER IS LARGELY RESPONSIBLE, BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN A DEER, BEAR, DOG, ECT. TRY TURNING A CORVETTE OVER------VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE. I USE THE VETTE AS AN EXAMPLE--THERE ARE OTHER CHOICES. ULTIMATELY, OVER-CORRECTION IS DRIVER ERROR. VERY SAD DEAL, SORRY FOR THE LOSS----BUT THESE ARE THE FACTS.

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Cherylsnc

05:27 PMMay 16 2009

Dj Anthony 023 Click to read Low-rated and possibly explicit material. 10:08 AMMay 16 2009 popular dj? I've been a dj for years and years and never heard of herAND, ARE YOU POPULAR? OBVIOUSLY NOT, BECAUSE WE'VE NOT HEARD OF YOU EITHER SO, WHAT'S YOUR POINT?

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SirB1aze em

05:15 PMMay 16 2009

there's nothing wrong with michelle obama marrying into political fame, instead of earning or acheiving it, but let's face it she's no world leader like hillary clinton, she's more of pop star in the spotlight partying with oprah, and worried about her clothes.

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Cherylsnc

05:15 PMMay 16 2009

DIGIO252 01:35 PMMay 16 2009 if shes not black Al sharpton is not interested in helping her, or anyothet non black personWHAT CAN ANYONE DO FOR A DEAD PERSON? PLUS, AL SHARPTON NEED TO TAKE CARE OF AL SHARPTON. WE DON'T NEED HIM PARADING AROUND TOWN OR ANY PLACE SO, KEEP HIM OUT OF THE PICTURE. THIS WOMAN LOST HER LIFE, AND, IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED BY THE OTHER DRIVER.HE SHOULD HAVE DONE A BETTER JOB TYING HIS STOLEN CHAIR, DOWN PROPERLY !~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY

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DrPsyche1914

05:06 PMMay 16 2009

JONDAR2000 I see you hide behind the internet to make your racist comments. Who the **** are you and what have you contributed to the world?Your dad should have took his dick and shot his load up your moms ******* if he knew he was going to have a shit ball for a son

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Dymondtrini23

05:03 PMMay 16 2009

Grichieg79 03:59 PMMay 16 2009..this dj was not able to shine limbaugh's shoes. she was a no talent no body. she was in the same class as michelle Ho bama- low life trash.Are you on crack..step away from pipe..Erica was somebody..she was a beautiful woman who made it from Long Island, NY to being a reputable DJ in Florida..and its sad that she lost her life at such a young age..dont get mad and say stupid moronic crap..because she became somebody..and you're a nobody that is going nowhere..R.I.P. Erica..your friends and family in Brentwood, NY will never ever forget you and the special person that you are..

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