An Apopka police officer required hospitalization following a late-night collision with a teenage driver on Sunday, as reported by the Florida Highway Patrol. The incident, involving a marked Ford Explorer from the Apopka PD and a 2015 Hyundai Genesis, occurred at the intersection of Clarcona Road and Cleveland Street. The officer, who was transported to AdventHealth Apopka, has since been released, states WESH.
According to ClickOrlando, the events that led to the collision, which happened at around 11:45 p.m., have not been disclosed by authorities. The 19-year-old driver of the Hyundai was not injured and stayed at the scene, providing a contrast to the officer, whose medical evaluations necessitated a hospital visit.
Details regarding the severity of injuries sustained by the officer, or any factors contributing to the crash, remain unavailable as this story develops.
