MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A Miami Beach Police officer was rushed to the hospital in critical condition following a crash while on duty.
The female officer was responding to a burglary in progress on an ATV when she was involved in a crash at the intersection of Ninth Street and Meridian Avenue, at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday.
7News sources said the policewoman was injured and immediately rushed to the hospital.
A 7News crew arrived at the scene moments after the crash unfolded.
Cameras captured officers at the scene with crime tape being put up, as well as two ATVs.
Video exclusively obtained by 7News shows an ATV while on the road trying to pass another ATV. The first ATV appears to strike a curb or some shrubs, then rolls over.
Moments later, witnesses are seen running over to help the officer.
Responding officers shut down several roads and the MacArthur Causeway while they investigated.
7News sources said both ATVs were speeding to try to get to a burglary that was in progress nearby.
Cellphone video obtained exclusively by 7News shows the injured officer being rushed from the scene to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center.
The department told 7News on Wednesday night that the officer is listed in critical condition.
Sources told 7News that while at the hospital, she was alert and talking. They identified the patient as Miami Beach Police Officer Miona Mijalkovic, who was sworn in this past September.
7News cameras captured other members of the Miami Beach Police Department at the hospital showing support for their injured colleague.
Thursday morning, police provided the following update about further details about Mijalkovic:
“Our officer remains in good spirits and continues to recover. We are thankful for the outpouring of prayers, support and encouragement from our community, and for the outstanding care being provided by the medical team at Jackson Memorial Hospital.”
The department said Mijalkovic is expected to make a full recovery.
The crash remains under investigation.
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