Hillsborough deputy injured in I-75 patrol car crash
By The BriefBrief
Hillsborough County sheriff’s Cpl. Niomi Bruce was injured when a driver struck her patrol vehicle on I-75 on Oct. 19 as she helped secure the scene of a separate crash. The impact threw her from her seat and caused several injuries, including a lower-back tear. The 21-year-old driver was cited for careless driving.
WHO:Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Niomi Bruce and a 21-year-old driver
WHAT:A driver struck Bruce’s patrol vehicle while she was at the scene of a separate crash, injuring her.
WHEN:Oct 19, 2026
WHERE:I-75, Hillsborough County, Florida
WHY:Bruce was at the scene to help secure a separate crash when the unrelated driver struck her patrol vehicle. The driver was cited for careless driving.
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