Pinellas County deputy injured after car cuts cruiser off, officials say

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (WFLA) — A Pinellas County deputy was injured in a crash Thursday night, landing him and another driver in the hospital.

According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, an unidentified driver pulled out in front of the deputy, who was in a PCSO cruiser, causing the crash.

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Both the deputy and driver were taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.

Images taken from the scene show damage to the front left of the vehicle.

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This remains an ongoing investigation.

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