DONKEY: Florida Man Runs Over Tire Shop Worker After Skipping Payment

Summary

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Donkey of the Day: Florida Man Runs Over Tire Shop Worker After Skipping Payment

Podcast: Donkey of the Day (Power 105.1 FM – The Breakfast Club)
Host: Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Yee, DJ Envy
Date: March 26, 2026

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Episode Overview

In this episode, Charlamagne Tha God awards "Donkey of the Day" to Brandon Charles Gregory Lewis, a 33-year-old Florida man who was charged with vehicular homicide after running over and killing a tire shop worker, Ashley Tyer, while attempting to skip out on a $95 tire bill. The episode unpacks the absurdity and tragedy of the incident, the broader implications of reckless decisions, and continues the show's tradition of shining a light on outrageous behavior, especially from Florida.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Incident Breakdown

• Summary:
  Brandon Lewis visited "Just Stop Tire Shop" to have his tires replaced. After the service, he attempted to leave without paying the $95 fee.

• Escalation:
  Ashley Tyer, an employee, tried to physically stop him by standing in front of his car. Instead of stopping, Lewis drove into her, speeding off with her on the hood. She died from her injuries.

• Police Response:
  Lewis was quickly apprehended due to the shop already having his license plate, car model, and personal information. He’s been charged with vehicular homicide.

  "[Ashley] stood in front of the car to prevent you from leaving, and you drove into her... God bless Ashley Tyer. But no, okay? You didn't have to do that, all right? You shouldn't have done all that, all right?" – Angela Yee [08:07]

2. The Absurdity of the Crime

• Charlamagne and Angela’s disbelief:
  The hosts are in disbelief that someone would take a life over such a small debt. They note the low price for the tire service and the nonsensical decision to sacrifice another person’s life and his own freedom for $95.

  "You took a life for $95. Oh, what a tangled web we weave when we practice to deceive." – Angela Yee [08:49]

• Comparison to Video Games:
  Angela jokingly notes that even in the wildest video games, this story would be hard to beat for sheer senselessness.

  "I really have no idea how GTA 6 is going to top any of this, okay? I truly don't." – Angela Yee [07:01]

3. The Perils of Dishonesty and Judgement

• Theme of Responsibility:
  The segment underscores the consequences of poor decision-making, noting how dishonesty creates complex, destructive outcomes.

• Moral Reflection:
  Angela explicitly says while she understands the pressures of survival, she will “judge” Lewis for his irreversible actions.

  "I want Brandon Charles Gregory and Lewis to know that I am judging." – Angela Yee [04:24]

• Questions of Value:
  The hosts question how anyone can justify risking and ultimately taking a life for such a trivial amount.

  "If you can't afford $95 to pay for your tires, how you gonna afford bail? How you gonna pay for a lawyer?" – Angela Yee [08:28]

4. Florida’s Infamy and Jokes About Names

• Ongoing Florida Stereotype:
  Charlamagne continues his running joke about “Florida Man” being the source of America’s wildest news stories.

• Name Jokes:
  The group riffs on the absurdity of having so many first names, joking that Brandon Charles Gregory Lewis could be referred to as “they.”

  "That's the first name I ever seen that makes calling one individual 'they' make sense." – Charlamagne Tha God [09:03]

5. The “Guess What Race Day Is” Game

• Playful Banter:
  The hosts speculate on the suspect’s race based on his multiple first names, with DJ Envy ultimately guessing incorrectly and Angela confirming the suspect is white.

  "Jess. Hilarious. You are absolutely correct. Brandon Charles Gregory Lawrence is 100% Caucasian. I don't know what the hell Envy was thinking." – Angela Yee [11:09]

• Irreverent Humor:
  The hosts joke that the suspect’s look fits the “capital riot white guys” stereotype.

  "Oh, this is… Oh, come on. This is capital riot white guys." – Angela Yee [11:25]

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On the value of $95:

  "Where the hell is someone getting tired? Tires, plural, replaced for 95. Drop one of clues bombs for that deal." – Angela Yee [04:10]

• Ashley’s tragic dedication:

  "That job wouldn't die for you, okay? But you died for your job, okay?" – Angela Yee [08:17]

• Absurdity of the situation:

  "Don't try to make sense of any of this. Just remember, it's Florida." – Angela Yee [08:55]

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Important Timestamps

• [03:25] – "Make sure you tell them to watch out for Florida, man." (Charlamagne introduces the segment)
• [03:58] – Introduction of Brandon Charles Gregory Lewis and details of the crime
• [05:57] – News report explaining the crime and arrest
• [08:07] – Angela Yee’s detailed critique of both the victim’s and the suspect’s poor decisions
• [08:49] – Moral reflection on dishonesty and irreversible consequences
• [09:03] – Name jokes and the “they” pronoun riff
• [09:32] – “Guess What Race Day Is” game segment
• [11:09] – Reveal of the suspect's race

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Conclusion

This “Donkey of the Day” shines a harsh light on the reckless, senseless actions that can stem from desperation and dishonesty – and the resulting human cost. Through their irreverent banter and dark humor, the hosts process the tragedy while reinforcing the theme that no amount of money is worth the life-altering destruction caused by one’s worst decisions.

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Transcript

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[Angela Yee]

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[Angela Yee]

It's y'. All. Okay, donkey. Today for Thursday, March 26, goes to a Florida man named Brandon Charles Gregory Lewis. That's too many first names. That's way too many first names in one day. Brandon Charles Gregory and Lewis. Brandon is 33 years old and he was charged with vehicular homicide in connection with the death of 40 year old Ashley Tyer. Rest in peace, Ashley. Okay? You should be here today. And you would be if Brandon simply had some integrity. Okay, listen, I know sometimes it's hard for everybody, but stealing and trying to get over on people is not the way. Okay, Now I make an honest attempt to not judge people for what they do when they are in survival mode. Well, I want Brandon Charles Gregory and Lewis to know that I am judging. Okay, see, Brandon went to just shop tires to get his tires replaced and he attempted to leave without paying the 95 he owed for the service. First of all, okay, in this article in law and crime, it says tires, plural. Where the hell is someone getting tired? Tires, plural, replaced for 95. Drop one of clues bombs for that deal. Okay? It could have been used. Could have been used tires, sir. But still, 95, you could use tires. Like $40 tires.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yes.

[Angela Yee]

Wow. Okay, well, let the record show he was driving a Hyundai Equs. How you pronounce that? Okay, I don't know how to pronounce it.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Me neither.

[Angela Yee]

I did some research and by research I googled and replacing a tire on a Hyundai Aquis generally cost between 150 and 350 per tire for the tire itself. When including installation and labor and taxes, the total cost for a single tire replacement is typically closer to 200, 400. But as you said, it could be used. Correct. But still, 95, that's a hell of a deal. Does that include installation, mounting, balancing? If so, God damn it, Brandon. Charles Gregory Lewis. You don't recognize a blessing when you see one. Okay? And that's exactly why you in the situation you in now. Okay. Would you like to know what Brandon opted to do instead of paying the 95 for getting his tires replaced?

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yes.

[Angela Yee]

Let's go to NBC News 2 for the report, please.

[News Reporter]

Officers arrested Brandon Lewis when he came to Mascot police headquarters to pick up some of his stuff. And he went in front of a judge via Zoom for the first time this morning.

[Angela Yee]

Charles Gregory Lewis.

[News Reporter]

The arrest comes a week after Lewis allegedly hit and killed Ashley Tire. She was working at the Just Stop tire shop in Mascot. The crime was caught on surveillance camera. The suspect had just gotten tires put on his car, but didn't want to pay and tried to drive away. Ashley Tyer got in front of the car to stop it, but it hit her and sped off with her on the hood. We learned yesterday she died from her injuries. Christine Cherry lives nearby and told me she tried to help Tyer.

[Angela Yee]

It's not right for taking somebody's life for something really stupid.

[News Reporter]

Lewis is facing a charge for vehicular manslaughter. And in court, the state attorney's office ran down his history of driving violations, including another case out of state where he hit and killed a person with a car.

[Angela Yee]

Ashley Tire died and worked at a tire shop because someone didn't want to pay for tires, they got replaced. Ashley Tire, rest in peace, died At a tire shop because someone didn't want to pay for tires they replaced. I really have no idea how GTA 6 is going to top any of this, okay? I truly don't. I have so many problems with this story. First of all, the fact that you didn't want to pay the $95 to get your tires replaced is one thing. But this employee, this woman, Ashley Tire, stood in front of the car to prevent you from leaving, and you drove into her God bless Ashley Tire. But no, okay? You didn't have to do that, all right? You shouldn't have done all that, all right? According to the report, the tire shop already had his tag, his car making, model, his name. They had everything. He wasn't going to get far. You didn't have to try to stop him. I feel so sorry for her because that job wouldn't die for you, okay? But you died for your job, okay? I don't care that your last name is Ty. You're not supposed to die for the tire shop. And, Brandon, the same reason Ashley shouldn't have gotten in front of the car is the same reason you getting donkey of the day. Where the hell was you going? They had your name tag, make and model of the car. If you can't afford $95 to pay for your tires, how you gonna afford bail? Okay? How you gonna pay for a lawyer? I already know one will be appointed for you, all right? You are going to prison for the rest of your life. And you took a life for $95. Oh, what a tangled web we weave when we practice to deceive. What does that mean? It means dishonesty, deception. It creates complex, chaotic situations that are hard to manage. Okay? And trap the liar in a web of their own making. $95 has turned into a bond of a half a million dollars and a life loss, all because you chose not to do the right thing in the first place. Don't try to make sense of any of this. Just remember, it's Florida. Ladies and gentlemen, please give Brandon Charles Gregory Lewis the biggest he. Huh? I'm not going front, man. That's the first name I ever seen. That makes calling one individual they make sense to me. Yeah. You know what I'm saying? The day thing never, ever made sense to me. Calling one individual day. But if your name is Brandon Charles Gregory and Lewis, you were they.

[DJ Envy]

It's like you talking to all your kids.

[Angela Yee]

You were they. You were they. And them. You are they. Them. If your name is Brandon Charles Gregory

[DJ Envy]

and Lewis, I want to just know the Race. Just cuz of all that. All them damn first names.

[Angela Yee]

Where is he?

[Charlamagne Tha God]

That's black.

[Angela Yee]

Shut up.

[DJ Envy]

All them names are black, though.

[Angela Yee]

You want to play a game? Since you so sure. Since you so sure. Okay, let's play a game of Guess what race is.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Race day is, sir. But go.

[Angela Yee]

What race day is. As a matter of fact, we bring that back. From the top. From the top, from the top. Let's play a game of yes. What race day is. Brandon Charles Gregory Lewis, 33 years old from Florida. Got his tires replaced for 95 and didn't want to pay, so he ran over one of the employees that was trying to stop him. Rest in peace to Ashley Tyer. Guess what race day is. Black. Gregory's black.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Gregory's black.

[Angela Yee]

But then there's a Brandon. There's a Charles, a Gregory, and a Lewis. This why you, Dominic? It's black. This why you, Dominic?

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I'm going black.

[DJ Envy]

Okay.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

And it's homicide. Not homicide. Homicide.

[Angela Yee]

Every time I look at you, it just makes me say that. Okay, all right. Keep going, keep going, keep going. Turn to the left so I don't. So I can see the other side. Maybe the other side. Maybe the other side is the heterose.

[News Reporter]

Continue on.

[Angela Yee]

Continue. Continue. Just hilarious. Brandon Charles Gregory Lewis, 33 years old from Florida. He was charged with vehicular homicide after he ran over Ashley Tire, an employee at the tire shop who tried to stop him because he didn't want to pay $95 for his tires ever replaced. Guess what race day is?

[DJ Envy]

I'mma say white. I'm just going. I don't. Because I know a white Brandon. I know a white troll.

[Angela Yee]

You know white Gregory.

[DJ Envy]

I. Of course, I went to a white high school. I know a white Gregory.

[Angela Yee]

And.

[DJ Envy]

Yeah, Greg, Greg, Greg. And then Lewis. I only know white losers.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

All right, for real.

[Angela Yee]

One of y' all is wrong. One of y' all is right. Any mini miny mo

[Charlamagne Tha God]

catch a day by the toe.

[Angela Yee]

If they holler, let them go. Eeny, meenie miny mo. Jess. Hilarious. You are absolutely correct. Brandon Charles Gregory Lawrence is 100% Caucasian. I don't know what the hell Envy was thinking.

[DJ Envy]

And he look messy.

[Angela Yee]

Oh, this is. Oh, come on. This is capital riot white guys.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Absolutely.

[Angela Yee]

Capital riot.

[DJ Envy]

All right, all right, all right. I lost some Brandon Michael chose all them Lewis. Whatever.

[Angela Yee]

Yes, this is a day that is.

[DJ Envy]

Yes, that is all. All them.

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[Angela Yee]

Yes, ma'. Am.

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