Traffic & Transit
Pedestrian Injured, Winter Haven Patrol Car Hit Them Early Tuesday Morning
A Winter Haven officer hit a person walking near the LEGOLAND entrance early Tuesday morning. The victim experienced injuries.
WINTER HAVEN, FL — Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash Tuesday morning when a Winter Haven police officer hit a pedestrian with their cruiser at about 6 a.m. on Cypress Boulevard near LEGOLAND, Winter Haven Police said.
The victim experienced injuries, and officials last reported that they were receiving treatment at a local hospital.
Eastbound lanes of Cypress Boulevard were closed throughout the morning for the investigation.
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Eastbound Cypress Gardens Blvd at the Legoland entrance is shut down because of a crash involving a police cruiser, according to WTVT.
Drivers should avoid the area and take alternate routes, Winter Have Police tweeted.
No other information has been released.
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