SEBRING, Fla. — An officer was injured after his patrol car was struck from behind during a traffic stop in Sebring early Thursday morning.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash occurred around 1 a.m. on Kenilworth Boulevard near Lakeview Drive.
According to FHP, the officer was sitting in his car during the traffic stop on Kenilworth when a Dodge Challenger struck his patrol car from behind. Sebring Police said the Dodge's driver was under the influence.
The officer was taken to a local hospital with non-incapacitating injuries. FHP is still investigating the crash.
Sebring Police said Thanksgiving Eve, also known as "Blackout Wednesday," is one of the year’s most dangerous nights for driving.
“You know, it might just be time we take a look if HOAs are really even necessary.
Maybe we should just do away with homeowner associations as a whole.”
South Florida lawmaker Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R-Miami) says it may be time to do away with homeowners associations altogether, as more Floridians speak out about rising fees, costly lawsuits, and even arrests tied to HOA disputes. He said this week that he is considering filing legislation in the next session that would abolish HOAs statewide.
