Deputy Injured After Police Chase Ends With Crash in Ormond Beach

A sheriff’s deputy was injured on Wednesday, November 15, after a police chase ended in a crash in Ormond Beach, Florida. According to reports, Deputy Craig Rossi suffered whiplash and minor chest injuries after crashing into a robbery suspect’s car.

Deputies responded to a call at a Palm Coast Taco Bell at just after 1 am, at which time the suspect fled, reports said. After the chase and subsequent crash, 37-year-old Jason Klokow was arrested and faces charges of robbery with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and two counts of fleeing and attempting to elude law enforcement.

This dashcam video released by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office shows the chase and crash, which can be seen at the 4:43 mark. Credit: Flagler County Sheriff’s Office via Storyful