Miami-Dade Deputy Leonard Cantave Discharged After Serious Crash Injuries

Deputy Leonard Cantave's Release

• 🏥 Deputy Leonard Cantave was released from Memorial Regional Hospital's rehabilitation facility, marking a significant milestone over a month after a severe crash.
• 👏 Colleagues from the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office lined the hallway to cheer his release, creating a celebratory atmosphere.
• 💖 Despite being in good spirits, Deputy Cantave faces a long road to recovery.

The December Crash Incident

• 💥 The crash occurred on December 27th along the Florida Turnpike near Northwest 74th Street in Dural.
• 🚨 Deputy Cantave was assisting a Dural police officer with a crash scene when a Mazda CX-5, driven by Lenel Brinsen, sped past.
• 🚗 Brinsen's vehicle plowed into Deputy Cantave's cruiser, resulting in critical injuries for the deputy.

Driver's Charges and Actions

• ⚖️ Lenel Brinsen, 28, was taken into custody and faces charges of reckless driving and driving with a suspended license.
• ⚠️ Investigators stated Brinsen failed to slow down and move over for the emergency vehicles with lights on.

Sheriff's Remarks and Deputy's Heroism

• ⭐ Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero Stuts called the release a "great day" and revealed Deputy Cantave pushed another officer out of the way, preventing their injury.
• 🙏 Sheriff Stuts expressed being overwhelmed with emotion, noting the situation could have been much worse.
• 💙 Deputy Cantave briefly expressed his gratitude for the day, while the Sheriff looks forward to him wearing his uniform again.