From the Florida Highway Patrol and Staff Reports
In Summary:
The crash happened around 10:40 am when a deputy traveling southbound on U.S. 41 overtook another vehicle while pursuing a speeding motorist. A Nissan Rogue traveling eastbound on Grand Entrada Boulevard crossed the intersection and was struck by the patrol vehicle. Both drivers were taken to the hospital as authorities continued their investigation.
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A patrol vehicle operated by a deputy with the Hernando County Sheriff's Office overturned multiple times Saturday morning after colliding with a civilian SUV at a busy intersection along U.S. 41, sending both drivers to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol report, the crash occurred at approximately 10:40 am as the 28-year-old deputy was traveling southbound on U.S. 41 and attempting to overtake another vehicle while initiating a traffic stop on a speeding motorist. At the same time, a 69-year-old Weeki Wachee man driving a Nissan Rogue was heading eastbound on Grand Entrada Boulevard.
The FHP said the Rogue entered the intersection and crossed the highway directly into the deputy’s path. The patrol vehicle struck the SUV, then overturned several times before coming to rest. The Nissan rotated and stopped in the travel lanes of the highway.
Both the deputy and the civilian driver sustained injuries that were described as non-life-threatening. Each was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
Key Points:
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Crash occurred late Saturday morning at U.S. 41 and Grand Entrada Boulevard
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The deputy was attempting to conduct a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle
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A civilian SUV entered the highway and crossed into the deputy’s path
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The patrol vehicle overturned several times after the impact
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Both drivers suffered non-life-threatening injuries
This breaking news story may be updated if more details are known.
