A Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy was hit by a car while directing traffic near Port Everglades on Friday morning and was rushed to a hospital with injuries that officials say are not life threatening. The deputy had been working a busy port entrance when the crash unfolded, drawing a fast response from emergency crews, according to the Miami Herald.
The collision happened around 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of Eller Drive and McIntosh Road, a key access point into the port. Paramedics transported the deputy to a hospital, and the driver stayed at the scene while sheriff’s office investigators began piecing together what happened, the Miami Herald reported.
Why That Corner Keeps Causing Trouble
Eller Drive and McIntosh Road funnel traffic to several Port Everglades security gates and carry a heavy mix of cargo trucks and cruise passengers, which turns the area into a congested, high stress stretch during busy hours. A Port Everglades and Florida Department of Transportation feasibility study flags the intersection as a crash hotspot and notes that the worst delays usually hit between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The report recommends a slate of long term fixes aimed at easing congestion and improving safety, according to Port Everglades.
Investigation And What Comes Next
The Broward Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash and has not released any information about possible citations or charges. Officials told the Miami Herald that the deputy’s injuries are not considered life threatening and that the driver remained on scene while deputies collected details…