HCSO deputy airlifted to hospital after drunk driver crashed into patrol car: FHP

In a troubling incident in Ruskin, Florida, Deputy Ivan Clark of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was airlifted to a hospital after a drunk driver collided with his patrol car on Saturday night. The deputy was responding to a call about a reckless driver when 25-year-old Uriel Garcia Nestor ran a stop sign while driving a gray Ford F-150. The resulting crash caused Clark's unmarked Chevrolet Tahoe to flip multiple times, and he was thrown from the vehicle. After the crash, law enforcement determined Garcia Nestor had a blood alcohol content of 0. 121 and arrested him on multiple charges, including DUI injury and driving with a suspended license.

Sheriff Chad Chronister commented on the incident, highlighting the serious risks that impaired drivers pose to the community and expressing support for Deputy Clark and his family. The deputy is currently reported to be in stable condition at Tampa General Hospital. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of drunk driving and its potential consequences. The sheriff's office continues to investigate the incident as they work to ensure the safety of the community they serve.