SARASOTA, Fla. – The Sarasota Police Department has released body camera and in-car footage of a crash that critically injured an 8-year-old boy.
The incident occurred Monday evening at the intersection of 23rd Street and Maple Avenue, involving a police officer and the child, who was riding a dirt bike.
The footage, which viewer discretion is advised for, shows the officer leaving the scene of an unrelated call when the child enters the intersection. The collision is captured on both the officer’s body-worn camera and the in-car camera of another officer at the scene.
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“We thank the community for its patience and support as we seek to provide clarity and accountability in this ongoing investigation,” said Chief Troche. “Our thoughts are with the child and his family.”
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The child remains hospitalized, and the Sarasota Police Department is conducting a thorough investigation in conjunction with the Florida Highway Patrol. The investigation will examine all factors contributing to the crash.
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