Police Cruiser Hits Pedestrian In Winter Haven Area

Lakeland FL

15 March, 2022

9:41 AM

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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. No other information has been released. Original Story: 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. This is a developing story. Patch will keep you updated.