Florida deputy runs over beachgoer lying on sand

Visitors enjoy Clearwater Beach, on March 18 while trying to keep a safe distance from each other by keeping a space of 6 to 10 feet between family groups to help protect from the spread of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) (Chris O'Meara, Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. – A Florida deputy ran over a beachgoer who was lying on the sand on a Florida beach as he was trying to drive away to check on a 911 hangup call.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office says the call came as Deputy Todd Brien was on patrol at St. Pete Beach on Wednesday.

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Brien got into his Chevrolet Tahoe sheriff’s vehicle and ran over a 23-year-old woman who was lying on her back, driving over her right side and mid to upper back area. She was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

The sheriff’s office continues to investigate. Click here to read more.


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