Officials have released surveillance video and 911 calls from a bystander who saw a Homestead Police officer allegedly driving under the influence and causing a multi-vehicle crash in Florida City.
“He hit a car and he took off, and I followed him,” a caller told police.
Authorities say it began when footage captured a hit-and-run crash involving a black Honda CR-V at the intersection of East Palm Drive and U.S. 1, Sept. 2.
According to investigators, Homestead Police Officer HQ was driving the CR-V when he ran a red light and slammed into a Ford Bronco.
A good Samaritan called police on Q, who took off from the scene.
“I need you to send a cop right over here. He took off,” said the good Samaritan.
The impact caused the Bronco to overturn and collide with a Ford Mustang.
The other drivers showed the injuries they sustained to the responding officers.
The good Samaritan then decided to follow the CR-V.
“I’m following a car that hit somebody. He took a red light and took off,” they said.
“What kind of car are you in?” the dispatcher asked the good Samaritan.
“I’m in a Toyota 4Runner, white,” the good Samaritan said. “I don’t know when you’re gonna send the cops over, I mean, I feel uncomfortable here.”
As he tailed the CR-V, he told dispatchers he believed the driver tried to escape in another vehicle with other people.
“Another guy trying to get inside the car and drive the car away or something. I don’t know what he’s trying to do,” said the good Samaritan. “Yeah, he’s getting into another vehicle. They’re gonna take him away. They’re gonna take him away.”
Authorities arrived a short time later and took Q into custody.
According to the arrest report, “HQ presented a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage,” “displayed bloodshot, watery eyes” and “slurred speech.”
When officers asked Q why he ran, he “stated he had somewhere to go,” according to the report.
Q was charged with driving under the influence, causing damage to property, leaving the scene of an accident and reckless driving.
7News asked Q if he had any comment about the charges as he left jail.
“Not at this time, I’m sorry,” Q said.
Q was suspended with pay pending an investigation.
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Source: wsvn
