OPD officer injured in collision
According to authorities at the scene, Officer
Officers said Morales slowed down, then went through the intersection. Police officials said a newer model Kia Optima, which was traveling northbound on
A woman passenger in the Kia, who did not want to be identified, told the Star-Banner that they were stopped at the intersection and the light turned green. She said the driver drove off and the officer "just came out of nowhere." She said the driver slammed on her brakes and the Kia collided with the police car.
Officers said Morales was transported to
Police officials said the driver of the Kia,
Morales' crash was the second law enforcement official injury since the beginning of the week. On Tuesday,
Troopers said the roadways were wet and as the deputy approached the stop sign at the intersection, he failed to stop or slow down in time and traveled into the path of the SUV. FHP officials said the SUV driver,
Soucey was taken to ORMC for treatment.
Segarra, 45 and her husband,
MCSO officials said the incident is expected to be reviewed by them and FHP officials.
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