Overview
- Miami police said initial reports that a black SUV cut off the officers were incorrect and the department is no longer seeking any driver connected to the crash.
- The collision occurred around 9:45 a.m. on the westbound Dolphin Expressway near Le Jeune Road as four motormen escorted a procession.
- Both injured officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries to their arms, shoulders and legs and are expected to be released from Jackson Memorial Hospital by late Wednesday or Thursday.
- Florida Highway Patrol, Road Rangers and Miami police closed three westbound lanes between Le Jeune Road and Red Road during the investigation before reopening traffic.
- Chief Manny Morales noted the job’s risks and said the officers were in good spirits, and officials said previously reviewed footage prompted the corrected account.