🚨 JUST IN: Sarasota Police Officer’s Patrol Car Collision with 8-Year-Old Dirt Biker

🚨 JUST IN: Sarasota Police Release Video of Officer’s Patrol Car Collision with 8-Year-Old Dirt Biker

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• Serious Incident: An 8-year-old boy, Gerard Butler, was involved in a crash with a Sarasota police patrol car while riding his dirt bike. The officer was responding to a separate call at the time.

• Injuries and Surgeries: Gerard sustained severe injuries, undergoing two brain surgeries, knee surgery, and is scheduled for jaw surgery.

• Immediate Response: The officer on the scene administered chest compressions before other responders carried Gerard to an ambulance. He was then taken to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.

• Family’s Perspective: Gerard’s mother, Regina Sanders, continues to advocate for her son as he recovers from his extensive injuries.

This tragic accident highlights the importance of awareness and safety, even during emergency responses.