Dramatic dashcam footage from a Florida Highway Patrol SUV shows the moment a trooper put herself in harm's way in order to protect thousands of runners from a suspected DUI driver who plowed through a series of roadblocks.
"There was no time to think. You have to act. Without question, she was the last line of defense," said Trooper Ken Watson on Monday afternoon.
Troopers said Watts drove through traffic cones and weaved around barricades, and passed troopers guarding the toll plaza. Troopers stationed at the south rest area were alerted to the oncoming vehicle. Dashcam video showed Schuck apparently aiming her patrol vehicle right at the BMW in order to prevent Watts from going any further and reaching the thousands of runners in the race.
FHP said Schuck prevented a tragedy by directly putting herself in harm's way in order to prevent others from getting hurt or killed.Photos released by FHP showed the aftermath of the collision. Watts' gray sedan had front-end damage. The front of the trooper's Chevy Tahoe was crushed halfway back to its windshield. Runners return to Skyway Bridge for 10K race