Courtesy: Hernando County Fire Rescue
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - A Hernando County Sheriff’s deputy and another driver were taken to the hospital Friday morning after a rollover crash involving a patrol vehicle in Brooksville, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
What we know:
Troopers say the crash happened shortly after 10:30 a.m. on U.S. 41 at the intersection of Grand Entrada Boulevard.
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A deputy was trying to pull a vehicle over for speeding while traveling southbound on U.S. 41, when an SUV at an intersection pulled out of Grand Entrada Boulevard onto the highway and was hit by the patrol vehicle, according to FHP.
Courtesy: Hernando County Fire Rescue
Troopers say the deputy’s vehicle flipped over several times, while the SUV stopped in travel lanes.
Courtesy: Florida Highway Patrol
Both drivers suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to a local hospital, officials said.
What we don't know:
At this time, FHP has not released the names of the deputy or the driver involved in the crash.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Florida Highway Patrol.