Miami Police Officer Involved In Crash On I-95 At Golden Glades

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MIAMI (CBSMiami) - A Miami police officer was involved in a crash Friday morning on I-95 at the Palmetto Expressway.

Chopper4 over the scene spotted the patrol cruiser in the grass next to the northbound I-95 ramp to State Road 826/Turnpike (Exit 12b).

Miami police officer wheeled to air rescue helicopter. (CBS4)

Northbound I-95 from NW 151st Street to the Florida Turnpike was temporarily closed so an air rescue hospital could land and take the officer to Jackson Memorial Hospital.

The injured officer suffered a broken femur and underwent surgery.

The Florida Highway Patrol said around 7 a.m. the driver of a Toyota on I-95 nearly missed his exit. When he attempted to cross all the way from the left lane to the right lane to exit, he caused the collision.

The two people in the Toyota were taken to Aventura Hospital with minor injuries.

According to the police, the officer who was injured was on his way after finishing his overnight shift.