Headline News: Belle Isle Officer Injured in Crash Involving Undocumented Driver

Headline News: Belle Isle Officer Injured in Crash Involving Undocumented Driver

A Belle Isle, Florida, police officer was injured last week when an undocumented driver, Paula Hernandez Lazaro, crashed into his patrol vehicle after failing to yield while turning left. The officer, Jacob Tapia, sustained minor injuries and was released from the hospital the same day. Hernandez, who lacked a valid license and entered the U.S. illegally over a decade ago, is now in custody with an immigration detainer in place.

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