LAKE WALES, Fla. (WSVN) — A police officer and his K-9 were hurt after they went after a fleeing driver in Polk County.
Lake Wakes Police pulled over the motorist, who was going 30 miles over the speed limit near Legoland, on Sunday.
Surveillance video shared by the police department showed the driver’s white BMW sedan pulling into a Chevron station, followed by the police cruiser.
Officials said that the man was driving without a license and attempted to get away.
“He’s going to run,” an officer can be heard saying over camera footage.
When the driver made his escape, the officer and his K-9, Bolo, were taken down, being dragged and run over by the car.
Luckily, the officer and K-9 were able to walk away with just a few bruises and scratches.
“You all right?” an officer is heard sa