FHP: Man intentionally slams vehicle into cruiser, injuring trooper

MIAMI – A Florida State Trooper suffered minor accidents after his cruiser was intentionally struck by a driver early Wednesday morning, based on the regulation enforcement company. 

FHP recognized the driving force as 25-year-old Tate Turner, who advised authorities he needed to go to jail as a result of he, ‘felt like he was already in jail.  

It occurred in Broward at round 1:30 a.m., as a trooper was in the precise lane of northbound Interstate 95, 
simply south of Interstate 595. 

The trooper was working an off-duty element in a development zone on the time. 

His emergency lights had been activated whereas he was parked, authorities mentioned. when a 2011 white Subaru Outback, pushed by Turner entered the closed lanes and struck the rear of the patrol vehicle. 

FHP mentioned Turner didn’t have any apparent accidents however remained silent for a few minutes. Then, he “spontaneously stated that he struck the patrol vehicle on purpose. He stated he intentionally struck the patrol vehicle so he could be taken to jail.”

The trooper suffered soreness behind his head on account of the crash. He mentioned his patrol vehicle was struck onerous. 

Turner didn’t present any indicators of impairment, based on the troopers on the scene. 

Turner advised troopers he left his dwelling in Boca Raton and was touring to Hallandale when he determined to show round and head again to Boca Raton. 

“When asked why he felt that way he said ‘it’s a bunch of things’ but refused to go into detail. He stated he had no injuries or medical conditions, is not prescribed medication, and is not suicidal,” FHP mentioned. 

He acknowledged he had not consumed any alcohol or narcotics. 

Turner was positioned underneath arrest for Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO), Aggravated Battery, and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.