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Miami Beach, FL (March 23, 2019) - An officer on foot patrol was hospitalized for injuries after he was struck by a motorcyclist at the intersection of Collins Avenue and Seventh Street on Friday, March 22nd.
Officials say that Sgt. Phil Elmore was walking near the intersection when he spotted a motorcyclist traveling the wrong way. Elmore attempted to stop the motorcyclist but instead was struck. The motorcycle rider attempted to flee the scene. He was later apprehended by other officers and was charged with criminal offenses related to the collision.
Sgt. Elmore was taken to the Ryder Trauma Center. His injuries are not life-threatening and he was reported to be alert and conscious. No further details were released.
A car accident will be reported in Florida every 92 seconds. While not all accidents will involve injuries, over half of them do. First responders are at risk of being involved in traffic accidents and are frequently exposed to dangerous and negligent drivers. Our thoughts are with the injured officer and we are glad to hear that his injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.
If you have been injured in a Florida car accident and you were not at fault, you have important legal rights. A Florida car accident attorney can help secure your rights and obtain needed compensation to help you get through a difficult time. At Rubenstein Law, we have been serving injured Floridians and their families since 1988. Let us put our experience to work for you. For a free consultation, please call us at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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