Driver of stolen car crashes into trooper, search for 4 suspects underway
The Florida Highway Patrol and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office are searching for four individuals who ran after crashing with troopers.
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Troopers said that on Friday FHP was pursuing a stolen Nissan Altima in the in the northbound lanes of I-95 near mile marker 187.
According to a news release, the trooper attempted a PIT maneuver around Pineda Street and Allen Street in Cocoa.
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The driver of the Altima served into the trooper’s patrol car which caused both vehicles to collide into a utility pole, trooper said.
Four people took off running after the crash.
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The trooper sustained minor injuries during the crash.
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is assisting FHP with the canvassing the area for the involved suspects and currently have a Pineda Street blocked off for the investigation.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact FHP or CRIMELINE.
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