Jacksonville, FL — A veteran Jacksonville Sheriff's Officer is hospitalized following a crash on the northside.
Officer Gary VanLooven was attempting to pull over a driver on MLK and New Kings Road this morning when he lost control and was thrown off the motorcycle.
“His injuries are serious at this time but he is reportedly stable, so we are very thankful for that”, said Public Information Officer Christian Hancock.
“He’s been a motor man for several years, and he is an instructor on the crew”, said Hancock.
JSO is looking to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the crash to call them at 630-0500.
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JSO?src=hash">#JSO</a> Motorman Officer Gary VanLooven was in a crash this morning. He is in serious condition. Thoughts and prayers please.
🙏🏼👮🏻💙
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO)
Police say Deputy Gary VanLooven was trying to catch up to speeding vehicle and lost control of motorcycle. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/OKZX8SNseR
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) June 12, 2017
Deputy VanLooven has serious but non life threatening injuries. JSO says he's at hospital in stable condition @ActionNewsJax
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) June 12, 2017
Deputy VanLooven is 15 yr JSO veteran. Police say he was ejected from motorcycle and witnesses found him unconscious @ActionNewsJax
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) June 12, 2017
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