A driver in Punta Gorda, Florida, was “miraculously” unharmed after crashing their vehicle into a guardrail on the Barron Collier Bridge in the early hours of July 27, local police said.

Dashcam footage captured by DFC Gank at the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shows sparks flying after a red car zooms past the patrol car and crashes into a guardrail of the US 41 bridge.

The car comes to a rest with its front badly damaged. DFC Gank can be seen running to the driver, who is seen exiting the vehicle.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office wrote: “DFC Gank quickly made contact with the driver, who miraculously was unharmed and showed no signs of impairment.”

Local media reported that the driver was cited for careless driving. Credit: Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office via Storyful

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[SIRENS]

- 22 Central, I just had a vehicle almost go head on collision with me on Punta Gorda Bridge. It's going to be a red four door [INAUDIBLE].

- Four door at the bridge. Are you still on the bridge? [INAUDIBLE]

- 22 Central. I just had a vehicle almost go head on collision with me on Punta Gorda Bridge. It is going to be a red four door.

Four door at the bridge. Are you still on the bridge? [INAUDIBLE]