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MDPD officer rushed to hospital after being involved in hit-and-run

Miami-Dade police officer injured in hit and run crash
Miami-Dade police officer injured in hit and run crash 00:32

MIAMI - A Miami-Dade police officer had to be rushed to the hospital Wednesday evening after being involved in a hit-and-run.

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The driver, identified as 32-year-old Yasmany Ulloa, took off but was later arrested at his home. He's been charged with leaving the scene of an accident.  Miami-Dade Corrections

It happened on Coral Way and 72nd Avenue in Southwest Miami-Dade. CBS News Miami cameras showed heavy damage to the front of the police cruiser. 

The officer was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver, identified as 32-year-old Yasmany Ulloa, took off but was later arrested at his home. He's been charged with leaving the scene of an accident. 

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