HIALEAH, FLA. (WSVN) - An off-duty City of Miami Police officer has been airlifted to the hospital after being involved in a crash in Hialeah.
The incident happened near West 28th Avenue and 72nd Place at approximately 7:30 p.m., Tuesday.
According to Hialeah Fire Rescue, the 27-year-old officer suffered a head laceration after his personal motorcycle collided with a Cadillac Escalade SUV while he was driving in the area.
Fire officials said Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s air rescue helicopter was dispatched to assist them in the rescue.
The victim was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center where he is recovering.
According to Miami Police, the officer is believed to be stable and alert.
Hialeah Police said the woman driving the SUV was not hurt in the crash.
A man who showed up on the scene said he was the woman’s husband and that she was home and doing OK.
Several Miami Police officers have gathered outside the hospital in support of their colleague and could be seen greeting family members.
7News cameras captured a traffic homicide detective on the scene assisting patrols.
Police continue to investigate what caused the crash, but it remains unknown if any charges were filed or if any citations were issued after the crash.
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