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Man charged with DUI after crashing into LCSO patrol car

Man charged with DUI after crashing into LCSO patrol car
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Posted at 2:18 PM, Aug 16, 2020
and last updated 2020-08-16 14:18:39-04

NAPLES, Fla. — A 51-year-old Naples man was arrested for DUI after crashing into a Lee County Sheriff's Office patrol car on Palm Beach Boulevard Saturday night.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the driver was approaching a red traffic signal behind the patrol car but failed to stop and, as a result, struck the patrol car.

Troopers say the 51-year-old driver was transported to the hospital.

Authorities say the deputy was also transported to the hospital for precautionary measures.

The driver was arrested for DUI and charged with Careless Driving, No Seatbelt, DUI, DUI Property Damage, and DUI personal injury.