Officer Jose Ramirez critically injured when patrol car is struck by other vehicle during chase at East Johnson Avenue and Power Line Road in Haines City, Florida

Modified Date: 
Sun, 08/28/2022 - 8:15pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, August 28, 2022

Haines City police officer in critical condition following crash during traffic stop

Officers Ramirez and Gedrick Vargas were conducting a routine traffic stop Saturday evening when 19-year-old Robert Smith III pointed a rifle at the officers and then took off in the car, according to police.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Jose Ramirez
Gedrick Vargas
Robert Smith III