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Growing Show of Support for FHP Trooper Struck by Car on Dolphin Expressway

New details were revealed Saturday in the crash that sent a Florida Highway Patrol trooper to the hospital in critical condition.

The crash report reveals that 26-year-old Hugo Olivares was driving westbound on the Dolphin Expressway when he lost control of his car which spun out and struck trooper Carlos Rosario and two parked patrol cars.

"He's got major injuries... a lot of his face, spine and lower extremities," said Dr. Carl Schulman.

Florida Highway Patrols said the driver stayed on scene after the accident and is cooperating with investigators.

The crash report confirms that alcohol was not a factor in the crash.

"What he have to determine is why this person lost control of his car to spin sideways and run into the patrol car and the trooper," said FHP Sgt. Mark Wysocky.

Trooper Rosario was standing behind his cruiser— working a speed enforcement detail when the crash took place, according to FHP.

Rosario is a father of two and a 12-year veteran of the Florida Highway Patrol.

In 2012, NBC 6 participated in a ride along with the law enforcement veteran.

This weekend, dozens of troopers have paid their respects to Rosario who is being treated at Jackson Memorial's Trauma Center.

Even Florida Governor Rick Scott was seen visiting the trooper on Friday.

The community has also come together in support of Rosario creating this GoFundMe page which has more than doubled in donations within the past 24 hours.

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