Officials said a male Miami-Dade deputy was on duty and was assisting the Florida Highway Patrol at a scene of a traffic crash when the collision happened.
Miami-Dade, FL. – A Miami-Dade deputy was critically injured after a traffic collision on Saturday morning on Florida’s Turnpike in Northwest Miami-Dade, according to the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office.
The accident occurred on December 27, on the northbound lanes of the Turnpike between Northwest 41st Street and 58th Street.
Officials said a male Miami-Dade deputy was on duty and was assisting the Florida Highway Patrol at a scene of a traffic crash when the collision happened.
The deputy sustained critical injuries and was flown to HCA Kendall Hospital for treatment. He underwent surgery and is still hospitalized.
The involved driver remained at the scene.
An investigation is ongoing.
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