Struck By Incidents
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New Jersey Officer Struck During Traffic Stop
Officer Justin Barga was struck and injured by a motorist early Sunday morning during a traffic stop along Lexington Avenue, police said. The officer who was struck by a motorist this morning landed on the hood of the car, injuring his head and one of his legs, according to an official.
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Alabama Deputy Okay After 18-Wheeler Hits Patrol Car
A Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputy's patrol car was destroyed early Friday morning after being struck by an 18-wheeler. The deputy, unidentified, was not in the car at the time of the crash and was not injured. The 18-wheeler driver also escaped injury.
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Florida Officer Struck by Car Suffers Minor Injuries
A South Florida motorcycle officer has been treated by paramedics after a vehicle struck her. The incident occurred at about 4 p.m. Thursday along Dykes Road and Miramar Parkway. Investigators said the officer was at stop sign, when the car in front of her backed up and struck the Miramar Police officer.
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Georgia County Deputy Run Over by Vehicle
A Richmond County, Georgia deputy has been sent to Georgia Health Sciences University after being hit by a car at Surrey Center. The sheriff’s deputy suffered a broken ankle, fractured knee and a head injury not considered life-threatening after at least two suspects ran him over and fled the scene Thursday evening at Surrey Center, the sheriff’s office said.
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Ohio Firefighter Recovers After Being Struck by Pickup Truck
Firefighter Andrew Ferguson was working to clear a crash scene from an earlier call when the driver of the pickup truck hit him. Ferguson remains at a local hospital with what appears to be internal injuries. However, authorities said the injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.
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SUV Slams Into NJ Construction Truck on NJ Highway, 1 Dead
One person is dead after an SUV rear-ended a construction truck on the New Jersey Turnpike on Wednesday morning. The crash happened around 11:45 a.m. at mile marker 31 in Cherry Hill. State Police say the person killed was the SUV driver.
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Pick Up Driver Killed After Running into Missouri Fire Truck
The driver of a pickup who was killed after crashing into the back of a firetruck on Interstate 70 early today apparently struck the firetruck after swerving to avoid a police car, officials say. One firefighter suffered minor injuries.
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Virginia Trooper is OK After Being Struck
The state trooper whose vehicle was struck last Wednesday suffered serious but nonlife-threatening injuries and has been released from the hospital.