Fort Lauderdale, FL – Police Officer Injured in Crash on I-95 near Sunrise Blvd

Fort Lauderdale, FL (September 16, 2024) – A Fort Lauderdale police officer was injured in a crash on I-95 South near Sunrise Boulevard on Monday morning, September 16th. The incident occurred around 6 a.m., causing significant traffic delays as emergency services responded to the scene. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the marked police unit was sideswiped by another vehicle, leading to the officer sustaining injuries. The extent of the injuries has not yet been confirmed, but the officer was transported to Broward Health Medical Center by Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue for treatment and evaluation. The accident led to a traffic backup as authorities worked to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Fort Lauderdale Police are handling the investigation, and no further information about the cause of the crash or other involved parties has been released at this time.

Our thoughts are with the injured officer, and we wish them a speedy recovery.