In a fortunate turn of events, the Atlantic Beach Police Department reported that no injuries were sustained when a driver, later apprehended on DUI charges, collided with a police vehicle.
ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. — Late Friday night saw unexpected chaos when a driver, who was subsequently taken into custody, crashed into a police cruiser in Atlantic Beach around 11:30 p.m., initiating a series of unfortunate events.
According to the Atlantic Beach Police Department, the incident occurred during a routine traffic stop. An unnamed driver struck the police vehicle involved in the stop.
The initial collision set off a domino effect, as another police car and the vehicle involved in the traffic stop were also impacted, stated the ABPD.
Thankfully, the authorities confirmed that no individuals were injured in the incident. The driver responsible for the chaos was arrested for driving under the influence by the Neptune Beach Police Department.
“This serves as a reminder…. Pay attention!” ABPD said. “Move over /slow down when you see emergency lights on the roadside. Designate a sober driver! Drinking and driving puts innocent lives and motorists in extreme danger.”
First Coast News is working to obtain the the arrest report and mugshot of the driver arrested.