FHP trooper hit by drunk driver while investigating previous accident

Late last year, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper, Daniel Cruz, was investigating an earlier accident scene when he was hit by a drunk driver. At around 1 a.m. on Okeechobee Road, John Bencosme, 26, of Miami, was driving his Hyundai Velastar while intoxicated. He crashed into the cars from the previous accident, which made a Hyundai Elantra turn and hit Cruz. The trooper was thrown several feet through the air. Accordire scared to be hit by a car than to be shot out there while they are performing their duties.” ng to troopers Bencosme’s breath smelled of alcohol prompting them to conduct field sobriety tests. Bencosme’s blood alcohol level was .201, which is twice the legal driving limit. On top of facing a charge of driving under the influence, Bencosme has been charged with causing serious personal injury. Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Joe Sanchez said, “Our roads have gotten to the point where troopers are mo According to Troopers, Cruz suffered…

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