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Off-duty Miami-Dade deputy hospitalized after car struck by lightning near Fire Rescue HQ in Doral, officials say
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Ana Maria Soler , as published by CBS4 Miami
· September 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The person involved was taken to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital by ground and is listed in stable condition. A medical emergency involving an off-duty deputy led to a response from deputies at around 5:14 p.
A medical emergency involving an off-duty deputy led to a response from deputies at around 5:14 p.m. The deputy was in a vehicle when it was hit by lightning. Deputies were called to the scene after reports of this incident.
The person involved was taken to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital by ground and is listed in stable condition. Details about what happened are still limited. Further information about this developing story may be available from other sources, but for now, it is known that the deputy was on an off-duty assignment when the incident occurred, and an investigation is likely underway.
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Category: safety Published: September 3, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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