Vehicle 1, a Hyundai Accent, was traveling eastbound on US-98 in the inside lane. Vehicle 2, a marked FHP Dodge Charger was traveling westbound on US-98, en route to a minor traffic crash. At the intersection of Florida Avenue, the Trooper stopped in the left turn lane and when given a green left turn arrow signal proceeded to turn left. Vehicle 1 failed to stop for a red traffic signal, entered the intersection, and collided with the passenger side of Vehicle 2.
The 51-year-old Lakeland Trooper suffered minor injuries, as did a passenger traveling in Vehicle 1 who was identified as a 25-year-old Lakeland man. Driver 1, a 20-year-old Lakeland man, identified as Jesus Eduardo Cano Zamora, suffered minor injuries and was later arrested by FHP Troopers for DUI, No Driver License, Possessing Open Containers of Alcohol and Running a Red Light.