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Motorcycle officer rushed to the hospital after crash in Sarasota

The police officer is expected to recover.
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Blue flasher on the police car at night.

SARASOTA, Fla. — A Sarasota officer has been rushed to the hospital after a vehicle crashed with a police motorcycle near US 301 and Ringling Boulevard.

Investigators believe a driver's vehicle rear-ended the police motorcycle at the intersection just before 10:15 a.m. Friday.

The driver is cooperating with investigators.

Police say the officer's injuries are not life-threatening. First responders took the officer to Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

The investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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