Struck By Incidents
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Georgia: Drunk Driver Hits Atlanta Police Pfficer
A drunk driver allegedly struck an Atlanta police officer while attempting to flee the scene of an accident early Saturday morning.
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New York Trooper Struck From Behind on Thruway
A State trooper was briefly hospitalized Friday morning after his patrol vehicle was struck during a traffic stop in what police are calling an accident.
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Virginia: Investigation Continues in Trooper-Hit-by-Vehicle Case
The Virginia state trooper who was struck by a car in January in Pulaski County is still out on medical leave, and no arrests have been made in the incident.
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Canada: British Columbia Firefighter Run Down by Suspected Bush Partier
Vernon Mounties are investigating after a firefighter sent to douse a bush party bonfire was struck by a suspected drunk driver Wednesday night.
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Missouri Police Officer Struck and Injured
A Maryland Heights police officer is being treated after being hit by a car Friday morning. The incident occurred near the intersection of Fee Fee Road and Edwards Place, north of Dorsett.
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New York: Trooper Hit by Car During Traffic Stop
A State Trooper was hurt Friday morning, after a car hit him during a traffic stop on the Thruway. Police say the driver went into diabetic shock. The accident happened around 6:45 Friday morning. Another story can be found at: http://www.njherald.com/story/22716360/ny-state-trooper-injured-when-hes-hit-during-stop
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Ohio: Officer Struck By Suspect's Vehicle In Walmart Parking Lot
A man has been charged with hitting a Columbus police officer with his vehicle Monday night. Court documents indicate that Corey D. Coverdale was charged with felonious assault.
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Iowa: Council Bluffs Officer Struck
A Council Bluffs Police officer is recovering after narrowly escaping the path of a stolen vehicle Tuesday night. Capt. Todd Weddum said Officer Troy McIntosh was grazed by a stolen vehicle as the driver attempted to elude law enforcement. McIntosh was jumping out of the way of the vehicle when the front of the vehicle struck his back side, spinning him into a roadside ditch where he hit a utility pole.
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Maryland Police Say Pasadena Man Dragged Detective 60 Feet With Car
Anne Arundel County Police say a Pasadena man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly tried to drive away during an investigation for suspected drugs and a detective was dragged for about 60 feet.
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Tennessee: Metro Nashville Officer Struck
A Metro Police officer was injured after being hit by a driver he was trying to help. Officer William Ashworth was waiting for an ambulance to arrive when he said Kirsten Grimes jumped back in her car and took off, striking him.