A Broward Sheriff's Office deputy was involved in a car crash in Pompano Beach yesterday, resulting in both the deputy and another person being hospitalized, officials said. The collision occurred at the intersection of Southwest 14th Avenue and Third Street.
Pompano Beach Fire Rescue teams rushed to the site after the incident, which took place approximately at 5 p.m., said authorities. 7Skyforce, captured aerial footage showing the aftermath of the wreck, with both vehicles sustaining significant damage, according to a report by WSVN.
The identities of the deputy, and the civilian involved have not yet been released. As a precaution following these types of incident, the BSO deputy was promptly transported to a local hospital, as per BSO protocols. The civilian was also taken to the hospital, their conditions have not been made public.
Further details on the crash are still emerging as the investigation continues. The cause of the accident is under review, and there have been no immediate findings regarding fault or the sequence of events that led to the collision. CBS News Miami reported that the deputy was taken to the hospital as a precaution, signaling no severe injuries on their part but no further information about the deputy's condition has been disclosed, as CBS News Miami reported.
