MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Rescue crews have taken a Miami Beach Police officer to the hospital after he was struck by a motorcyclist at a busy intersection in South Beach.

7News cameras captured an overturned motorcycle and dried blood on the pavement near Collins Avenue and Seventh Street, Friday afternoon.

According to investigators, Miami Beach Police Motor Sgt. Phil Elmore was on foot when he was trying to stop the motorcyclist from going the wrong way on the busy street. It was then that, police said, the rider struck the officer and tried to flee the scene.

Cellphone video sent in to 7News shows two Miami Beach Police officers punching the subject as he was taken into custody.

Paramedics transported Elmore by ground to Ryder Trauma Center. Just before 8 p.m., police said Elmore is alert, conscious and expected to be OK.

Miami Beach Police Chief Dan Oates was seen meeting with officers at the scene shortly after. He then headed to the hospital to provide support to the ailing officer alongside a group of fellow law enforcers.

The crash took place during what is regarded as the final major weekend of spring break. Miami Beach Police Officer Christopher Mitchell pulled double duty on the sand as he gave out warnings while working the turntables for a big beach crowd.

7News cameras showed a stepped-up police presence along Ocean Drive, Friday night.

Unruly behavior from revelers have prompted Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber and the police department to take measures in order to ensure residents and visitors stay safe.

Officers at a tent checked bags and ensured no one brought alcohol on the beach. Revelers who managed to sneak the booze by them would face officers dressed in tactical gear staging interdictions on the sand and making arrests to the spring break beat.

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