Fort Lauderdale, FL (September 16, 2024) – A Fort Lauderdale police officer sustained minor injuries in a sideswipe accident on I-95 southbound near Sunrise Blvd on Monday morning. The accident occurred around 6 a.m., prompting a response from first responders and causing traffic delays.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a marked police unit was sideswiped, resulting in the officer’s injury. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue transported the injured officer to Broward Health Medical Center for treatment.
The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is investigating the cause of the crash, and further updates will be provided as the inquiry progresses.