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A Florida Highway Patrol trooper is recovering after a serious crash in Midway on Monday morning.
I'm Tatyana Purifoy, your neighborhood reporter outside Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, taking a closer look at the crash and the trooper's injuries.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the trooper was injured when a small commercial truck collided with his patrol car on Blue Star Highway. The crash happened just before 7 a.m.
FHP says the trooper was following a speeder when the truck attempted to make a left turn and struck the patrol vehicle. The patrol car was badly damaged and began to catch fire, prompting two women to rush in and pull the trooper out before emergency crews arrived. As for the trooper's injuries, FHP says he has a broken foot and was scheduled for surgery Monday afternoon.
FHP says the other driver only sustained minor injuries. In Tallahassee, Tatyana Purifoy, ABC 27.
Update:
The Florida Highway Patrol is releasing more information on Monday morning's crash involving a state trooper. According to FHP, the crash happened just before 7:00 a.m. FHP says the trooper was attempting to stop a speeding car when a small commercial truck hit him as the driver was attempting to turn left.
FHP says two women helped the trooper get out of his car, and he was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The trooper suffered a broken foot and was preparing for surgery Monday afternoon.
As for the other driver, FHP says he was not hurt.
The incident is still under investigation.
Original:
The Florida Highway Patrol is working a crash involving one of their own in Gadsden County. According to their traffic report website, the crash happened just before 7:00 a.m. at the intersection of Blueway Highway and Commerce Boulevard, near the Baymont Hotel.
This crash is causing major backups, specifically on l-10 at the 192 exit. FHP has roadblocks in place and is directing traffic. No further details have been released regarding possible injuries.
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