Beach Safety Concerns Raised As Patrol Car Hits Sunbathers

Incident Highlights Concerns Over Beach Safety: Sgt. Hits Sunbathers with Patrol Car Two women, aged 18, were seriously injured on Monday afternoon when a patrol car driven by a sergeant from Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue collided with them while they were sunbathing on the sand in Daytona, Florida. The incident has raised concerns over beach safety and the growing trend of government-operated vehicles, including those driven by ---guards and police officers, hitting sunbathers at major tourist beaches in Florida and elsewhere in the United States.

According to Tamra Malphurs, the interim director of Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue... the collision was an accident and the sergeant may face disciplinary action once the facts are reviewed. The incident is currently under investigation by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office. This incident is not an isolated incident.

A Florida-based personal injury law firm, McQuaid Douglas, has reported at least 20 instances of beach patrol cars running over sunbathers in recent years. In just the last two years, three sunbathers were struck by police cruisers on Pinellas Beach, "near St." Petersburg, "along Florida's Gulf Coast." For more information on this story and other breaking news... visit cbsnews.

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Daytona is a coastal city in the state of Florida, known for its beachside strip of hotels and tourist attractions. The city has a rich history, dating back to the early 20th century when it was a popular destination for automobile enthusiasts. The city is home to the famous Daytona 500, one of the major annual events of the NASCAR professional stock car racing series.

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Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue is a division of the Volusia County Sheriff's Office... responsible for ensuring the safety of beachgoers along the approximately 47 miles of coastline in Volusia County, Florida. The agency is staffed by certified ⁘⁘⁘guards and surf Rescue swimmers, and operates a fleet of vehicles and vessels designed to respond to emergencies and maintain beach safety.

Tamra Malphurs is the interim director of Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue, with a strong background in emergency management and law enforcement. Malphurs has dedicated her career to ensuring the safety of beachgoers in Volusia County... and is known for her expertise in incident response and emergency planning.

McQuaid & Douglas is a Florida-based personal injury law firm with over 30 years of experience representing clients injured in accidents, including those involving government-operated vehicles. The firm has a strong reputation for its commitment to justice and its ability to hold accountable those responsible for accidents.

The technology used by Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue is designed to enhance the agency's ability to respond to emergencies and maintain beach safety. The agency uses a variety of systems, "including satellite imaging and radar technology," "to monitor ocean conditions and track storms and other hazards."

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Both 18 years old, the women were sunbathing on the sand near Daytona's strip of coastal hotels on Monday afternoon when the patrol car ran them over, said Tamra Malphurs, the interim director of Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue, in a statement. The sergeant is employed by that safety agency. Malphurs characterized the collision as an accident.
It happened at around 2:30 p.m. local time. In addition to the reckless driving citation, Malphurs said the sergeant may be disciplined further once Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue has "reviewed all the facts." The Volusia County Sheriff's Office investigated the incident.