Broward County

Broward sheriff hit by a car while jogging, suffers minor injuries

Davie detectives were investigating after Broward Sheriff Scott Israel was hit by a car while he jogged in Davie Tuesday night, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
Davie detectives were investigating after Broward Sheriff Scott Israel was hit by a car while he jogged in Davie Tuesday night, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Omar Vega/Invision/AP

Broward Sheriff Scott Israel suffered minor injuries Tuesday night when he was hit by a car as he jogged in Davie, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.

The accident happened near Southwest 42nd Court and Hiatus Road.

Israel was taken to the hospital and the driver remained on the scene, according to BSO.

He was treated and released from Cleveland Clinic.

Davie police will handle the investigation.

Carli Teproff: 305-376-3587, @CTeproff

This story was originally published April 19, 2016 at 11:15 PM with the headline "Broward sheriff hit by a car while jogging, suffers minor injuries."

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