A hit-and-run incident on Interstate 75 resulted in the arrest of a man after he collided with a Florida Highway Patrol trooper's car in Weston earlier today. WSVN reported the suspect fled the scene on foot following the collision, causing law enforcement to deploy police helicopters and K-9 units in the search.
The crash, involving the trooper's vehicle and the culprit behind the wheel of a black Porsche, occurred around 7 a.m., leaving the trooper with non-life-threatening injuries. The black car was spotted stranded on the highway by 7SkyForce's aerial coverage as authorities closed in. After several hours, the man responsible for the accident was located and apprehended by officers, a statement confirmed by CBS Miami.
The suspect, whose name has yet to be released, was taken to Cleveland Clinic to receive medical treatment. Detained after the crash, he is soon expected to face charges for his actions. According to court records shared by CBS Miami, the individual has a history of arrests for domestic violence, false imprisonment, and other offenses.
Providing further details, Florida Highway Patrol informed that the trooper was heading west when hit from behind by the reckless driver. After the impact, the driver of the Porsche left his luxury vehicle and tried to escape the consequences on foot, but justice, with multiple law enforcement agencies involved, caught up eventually. The FHP cruiser sustained significant damage, evident in images from the scene.
