Orlando, FL (August 10, 2018) – In Orlando, one man received DUI charges after he struck a Florida Highway Patrol police officer while he was still in his cruiser. The female officer was identified as Lieutenant Lenita King, 55, and she received serious injuries in the collision.
The accident occurred around 1:44 a.m. on State Road 528.
King was working at a construction zone and sitting inside her cruiser with the lights on when it was struck by another vehicle. King was then trapped inside her cruiser for almost 30 minutes until she was rescued by emergency responders.
King was transported to the Orlando Regional Medical Center and has since been released.
The man who struck her vehicle was arrested and identified as 24-year-old Kenneth Fernandez. His 2016 Honda also struck another vehicle. Fernandez was charged with driving under the influence.
No other injuries were reported.
Every year, preventable and negligent actions take place on our roadways that lead to harm in many parties. In fact, in all of 2017, about 250,000 people were injured on Florida roads due to negligent actions. Let us extend our sincerest condolences to you if you have been injured in an accident and now you are struggling to get back up on your feet during this difficult time.
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