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Miramar, FL (July 19, 2019) - A police officer was hospitalized following a hit-and-run that took place in Miramar on Friday, July 19th. The crash happened around 4:30 a.m. on Miramar Parkway.
According to reports, the officer attempted to stop a vehicle that was driving recklessly. The officer eventually detained the driver and approached the car. As he approached, the diver got into his vehicle and struck the officer with the car before fleeing the scene. The officer, who has not been identified, was taken to Memorial Regional Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The exact extent of the injuries is not known at this time.
Authorities are looking for the driver. Anyone with information is asked to call the Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.
Our thoughts go out to the injured officer and we hope for a full recovery from the injuries sustained. Police officers, rescue workers, and other emergency personnel are on the streets frequently. They place themselves in harm's way each day just doing their job. Crashes and other traffic incidents are common and can lead to serious injuries.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida personal injury lawyers can help when you have been hurt by the negligent or reckless actions of others. We have helped thousands of injured victims recover compensation since we first began serving our state in 1988. For your free consultation, please give us a call at any time, at 1-800 FL-Legal.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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