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Dashcam: Suspected DUI driver slams into cruiser as Fla. deputies dive out of the way

“This incident is a stark reminder of the dangers our deputies face during everyday tasks that most people might consider routine,” the Collier County Sheriff’s Office stated

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — The Collier County Sheriff’s Office released dash camera footage showing officers diving out of the way before a driver struck a cruiser.

The April 8 incident began when deputies stopped a driver. They were standing in front of a cruiser when they spotted a vehicle approaching at high speeds.

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Deputies dove out of the way as the driver slammed into the back of a cruiser.

“This incident is a stark reminder of the dangers our deputies face during everyday tasks that most people might consider routine,” the sheriff’s office stated. “A simple traffic stop can turn into a life-threatening situation in an instant.”

The driver was charged with DUI, according to the release.

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Joanna Putman is an Associate Editor and newswriter at Police1, where she has been covering law enforcement topics since August 2023. Based in Orlando, Florida, she holds a journalism degree from the University of Florida and spent two years working in nonprofit local newsrooms, gaining experience in community-focused reporting. Married to a law enforcement officer, she works hard to highlight the challenges and triumphs of those who serve and protect. Have a news tip? Email her at news@lexipol.com