Two men hospitalized, one in critical condition, after a violent crash of an SUV into a bus stop
A man waiting at a bus stop was critically injured early Friday morning when a driver ploughed into the corner where he was standing.
Surveillance captured the terrifying scene at Johnson and US 1 that happened at 6 a m.
"It sounded like an explosion. When I looked, I saw the crash and saw a gentleman in pain," David Engleton, one of the people who saw it unfold, said.
Engleton went to help the victim. He says the victim had devastating leg injuries.
"He's just a guy waiting for a bus. I thought if I could do anything to help, it was my duty to do so," he said.
The SUV driver was also taken to the hospital, and police say he has non-life-threatening injuries.
Witnesses say the driver got out of his car and appeared ready to take off.
"He had blood everywhere and was trying to leave. They stopped him until police got here," Stephanie Vurjos, another witness, said
Officials said that Hollywood police are investigating the incident, and the road was closed in all directions as a result. It has since reopened.
Police say they are just starting their investigation and looking at everything, including whether speed or alcohol played a role in the crash.