Clearwater, FL (August 12, 2018) – Three officers received injuries on the Courtney Campbell Causeway yesterday in two separate crashes .
The three victims were identified as Officers Paul Bosco, Michael Beaver, and Kevin Vigh. They were all taken to Mease Countryside Hospital with only minor injuries, and no other injuries were reported.
The initial call for help came around 3:04 a.m. iwhen a vehicle became disabled on the Causeway. One officer was on the scene waiting for a tow truck to arrive when a Ford Explorer struck from behind. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Joshua Mayer. Mayer had been looking at his phone when he lost control of his car. The officer’s emergency lights were on at the time.
Two other officers came to the scene of the crash. About 12 minutes after they arrived, a Ford Fusion driven by 24-year-old Billy Chatman III crashed into another cruiser. The impact was so forceful that it caused both police cars to slam into one another. The three officers were either directly involved in the crash or were struck by flying debris.
Chatman said that he had fallen asleep at the wheel, and he was also speeding at the time.
Many accidents on our highways happen for preventable reasons such as distracted driving, excessive speed, and drowsy driving; in fact, they are some of the top reasons for crashes on Florida roads. If you have been injured in an accident due to the negligence of another party, we want to extend our condolences to you at this time.
Injuries can overwhelm your life, but don’t let this happen. The moments to days following an accident can be a terrifying and complicated time, but we want to stand by your side in your time of need. Call us today at Rubenstein Law at 1-800-FL-LEGAL.
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