WATCH: Deputy, K-9 struck by speeding driver in Indian River County crash

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Indian River County, Florida
43rd Avenue
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Indian River County Florida in Indian River County, Florida: A sheriff’s deputy and his K‐9 partner were on patrol along 43rd Avenue when a speeding silver SUV lost control, slammed into the rear driver’s side of their patrol car, and then crashed into a tree line. The deputy sustained minor injuries while the K‐9 was unharmed; the driver was taken into custody for driving without a valid license.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Deputy Williams Unknown Injured
Oliver Gachelin Driver Unknown

Original reporting

WATCH: Deputy, K-9 struck by speeding driver in Indian River County crash

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