According to Davie Police, the crash happened early Monday near Southwest 45th Street and South State Road 7
A Fort Lauderdale Police officer who was involved in a crash with a suspected stolen vehicle in Davie was hospitalized early Monday along with four people who were inside the other vehicle, officials said.
According to Davie Police, the crash happened around 2 a.m. near Southwest 45th Street and South State Road 7, not far from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood.
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The officer was transported to Broward Health Medical Center, while the four subjects were transported to Memorial Regional Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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NBC6 cameras captured a tow truck taking away a police cruiser at the scene. Two other cars that were severely damaged were also towed away from the scene.
Due to the crash, State Road 7 was backed up for several hours and the traffic lights at the intersection remain disabled.
The cause of the crash or who was at fault remains under investigation, police said.
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Fort Lauderdale Police are handing the stolen vehicle investigation.
