Five hospitalized in Davie crash involving police officer

A serious crash occurred in Davie, Florida, just after 2 a.m. at the intersection of State Road 7 and Orange Drive, involving a Fort Lauderdale police officer. The incident resulted in five individuals being transported to the hospital, although their conditions remain unknown. The crash also caused significant traffic backups, leading to the closure of the eastbound lanes of Orange Drive. Crime scene tape was deployed around the area, and utility workers were observed on-site, suggesting that a vehicle may have collided with a utility box. Tow trucks were seen removing a police cruiser along with two other heavily damaged vehicles. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is currently underway.