Police officer crashes vehicle

NORTH BAY VILLAGE, Fla. (WSVN) -- A North Bay Village police officer is recovering in the hospital after crashing her car Wednesday night.

The accident happened at 10 p.m. on the Turnpike, just south of Sunrise Boulevard in Plantation. The officer was reportedly on her way to work.

Plantation Fire Rescue transported her to an area hospital, where she is expected to be OK.

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