April 19, 2021
On Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 11:17 p.m. a Levy County Deputy was conducting traffic enforcement at the intersection of NE 99 Place and NE 105 Avenue due to numerous citizen complaints of drivers running this stop sign. The Deputy parked his patrol vehicle in an area near this intersection so he would be able to see who failed to stop.
A Nissan passenger car approached this intersection driving north on NE 105 Avenue. The Nissan car struck the parked Deputy vehicle head-on. The force of this impact totaled both vehicles.
Our Deputy was transported to a nearby trauma center where he remains currently. He sustained non-life threatening injuries but underwent surgery this morning. The driver of the Nissan sustained minor injuries.
The Florida Highway Patrol was requested to investigate the crash. At the time of this release their investigation is on-going and it is anticipated criminal charges will be filed on the driver of the Nissan for DUI.
The Deputy has two years law of enforcement experience with the LCSO and was previously with the Cedar Key Police Department. We pray for his speedy recovery and return to duty.