A still image from a home security camera showing a police cruiser driving into the front yard of a home, narrowly missing a group of people.
A Coral Springs, Florida police officer is under investigation after a chilling video captured their cruiser veering off the road and nearly striking a family waiting for a school bus. The incident, which took place on December 7th in Sunrise, Florida, was captured by a doorbell camera and quickly gained attention after being shared by local media.
The video shows the cruiser, with lights off and siren silent, abruptly turning into the front yard of a residence, missing a grandmother, four children, and a teenager by mere inches. The family was standing on the lawn, waiting for the school bus, when the near-tragedy unfolded. Adding to the concern, the cruiser sped off immediately after the near miss, without stopping to check on the well-being of those on the lawn.
Reports from Florida TV stations indicate that the police vehicle had initially slammed on its brakes to avoid hitting a school bus that was out of frame of the camera. The cruiser then swerved to avoid a collision with another car, resulting in the dangerous maneuver captured in the video.
The Coral Springs Police Department has confirmed that the video was sent to them, indicating that the officer involved did not initially report the incident. An internal investigation has been launched, but the identity of the officer driving the cruiser has not been publicly released.
In a statement, the Coral Springs Police Chief addressed the incident, saying, “We were able to identify the officer who was driving the vehicle. That officer has been issued formal discipline.” The statement suggests that the department acknowledges the severity of the incident and is taking disciplinary action.
The incident has sparked outrage and concern within the community, raising questions about police conduct and accountability.
