PORT ORANGE, Fla. – Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood was injured in a bicycle crash in Port Orange on Thursday, based on the sheriff’s workplace.
Sheriff’s workplace officers stated in a tweet Thursday afternoon that Chitwood was being transported to a close-by hospital after the crash, which happened round 4:30 p.m. at City West Boulevard and Daylily Road.
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Chitwood’s accidents are minor and the sheriff is in good spirits following the crash, officers wrote within the tweet.
First, excellent news: He is OK! @SheriffChitwood was hit on his bike this afternoon in Port Orange. He is being transported with minor accidents however he is in good spirits. Crash occurred round 4:30 at City West Blvd/Daylily St. Thanks on your effectively needs & endurance for additional information.
— Volusia Sheriff (@VolusiaSheriff) March 18, 2021
Thursday’s crash comes almost 4 years after Chitwood was injured in a bicycle crash in Ponce Inlet. Chitwood suffered a damaged hand and an ACL damage in that crash after he was struck by a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, officers stated.
Additionally in 2017, Chitwood’s bicycle fell from his vehicle’s bike rack onto the interstate, damaging passing autos. No person was harm however three autos had been broken, the sheriff stated.
Deputies thanked the group for his or her assist in Thursday’s tweet and stated extra info can be launched because it turns into accessible.
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Officers haven’t stated what led as much as the crash or whether or not the driving force of the automobile that hit Chitwood will face prices.
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