TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida Highway Patrol state trooper is being hailed as a hero for placing her vehicle in front of a drunk driver to keep them from driving into the path of the Skyway 10K route.

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The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles tweeted dascham video Monday afternoon from the crash, which happened Sunday morning in Tampa.

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WATCH: FHP trooper drives car into path of drunk driver heading toward Tampa 10K A Florida Highway Patrol state trooper is being hailed as a hero for placing her vehicle in front of a drunk driver to keep them from driving into the path of t

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“FHP Trooper Toni Schuck selflessly placed her vehicle directly in the path of the drunk driver — preventing a tragedy,” FLHSMV tweeted. “Thank you for your service, Trooper Shuck. We wish you a speedy recovery.”

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