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DUI Suspect Crashes into Manatee County Deputy's Cruiser

FOX 13 Tampa BayApril 22, 20251 min2,836 views
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DUI Incident and Deputy Injury

  • 🚨 A Manatee County deputy was struck head-on by a suspected drunk driver while on routine patrol.
  • 💥 The impact caused the deputy's cruiser to roll over.
  • 📍 The crash occurred outside the MCSO Operations Center on 301 Boulevard West in Bradenton.

Suspect Apprehension and Impairment

  • 🚗 Investigators identified 47-year-old William Thomas as the driver of the truck that hit the deputy.
  • ⚖️ At the jail, Thomas's blood alcohol level was reportedly more than three times the legal limit.
  • 👮‍♂️ Body camera footage captured the crash and the subsequent response and arrest.

Deputy's Condition

  • 🏥 The deputy was transported to the hospital following the incident.
  • ✅ Fortunately, the deputy is expected to be okay.
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