Video: Pickup truck slams into Hillsborough County deputy's cruiser
Hillsborough County deputy vehicle crash
A deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office sustained minor injuries after a rollover vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon in Riverview.
RIVERVIEW, Fla. - A Hillsborough County deputy was hospitalized on Wednesday afternoon after being involved in a rollover crash, the sheriff's office said.
What we know:
HCSO said the crash happened as the deputy was driving through the intersection of Bloomingdale Ave. and Gornto Lake Rd. in Riverview shortly before 2:45 p.m.
Video released by the sheriff's office shows a white pickup truck slamming into the deputy's cruiser as it tried to go through the intersection.
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Post-impact, the cruiser rolled over and landed on its four wheels before hitting another vehicle that was stopped at the traffic light.
Dig deeper:
According to HCSO, the deputy was on the way to a call with lights and sirens activated when the crash happened.
The deputy went to the hospital with minor injuries, investigators said.
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No other injuries were reported.
What we don't know:
HCSO has not released the name of the deputy involved in the crash nor has the agency released the names of the other drivers.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
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