The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a driver they say deliberately ran over a Palm Harbor nightclub bouncer.

According to troopers, Douglas Berube, a bouncer at Silks Gentlemen's Club, was injured just before 3 a.m. during an altercation with a patron.

Authorities said Berube was trying to restrain the patron in the parking lot of the club, located at 37100 U.S. 19, when that person managed to get into a vehicle and drive into Berube before speeding off.

Officials said Berube sustained serious injuries and had to be flown to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg.

Anyone with information concerning the suspect is asked to contact the Florida Highway Patrol at (813) 631-4020.