Struck By Incidents

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  • South Dakota Trooper's Condition Critical After Being Struck by Chase Suspect

    The 25-year-old woman who was shot by law enforcement after a high-speed chase through western Sioux Falls early Wednesday first rammed into trooper Andrew Steen’s vehicle, then returned to strike him after he had stepped out onto the pavement. Steen, a 34-year-old with eight years service in the Highway Patrol, was in stable but critical condition after the collision. Another story may be found at: http://www.ksfy.com/story/19855253/south-dakota-trooper-undergoes-successful-brain-surgery

  • Suspect Charged With DWI and Striking New Jersey Police Officer

    A Bergen County police officer on a traffic stop on Route 4 East near Forest Avenue was struck by a suspected drunken driver early Thursday morning as he was stepping out of his patrol car around 1:30 a.m.

  • Kentucky Police Officer Hit by Car at Accident Scene

    The Kentucky State Police is investigating a collision where a vehicle struck a police officer. The collision occurred near the six mile-marker on US 68 East in the limits of Elkton, KY on Thursday, at 7:15 a.m.

  • California Pedestrian Aiding Freeway Victims is Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver

    A pedestrian who ran onto state Route 78 late Monday night to help motorists involved in a multivehicle pileup was struck by a hit-and-run driver and seriously injured, the California Highway Patrol said.

  • Ohio Fire Truck is Struck

    A Miami Township fire engine responding to a crash on I-275 was damaged Oct. 12 when it was struck by a car. Fire Chief Jim Whitworth said in a press release firefighters were sent to the scene of a crash about about 9:40 p.m. on I-275 near the Wards Corner Road exit.

  • Police Car Hit by Another Vehicle in Minor Accident in Fayetteville. NC

    A Fayetteville police car was struck by another vehicle Friday afternoon after an officer responded to a disturbance on the 5000 block of Sumac Circle.

  • Ohio Fire Truck Hit by Car on I-275

    About 10:30 p.m. Friday night, a fire truck was hit on I-275 in the Loveland area. The Miami Township crew was stopped while assisting with another accident. That's when a car hit the truck from behind on the left side. Other stories may be found at: http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20121013/NEWS/310130075/Fire-truck-damaged-275-crash?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE http://www.fox19.com/story/19812219/driver-hits-damages-fire-engine-at-scene-of-seperate-crash

  • Tacoma, WA Officer Dragged by Car, Shoots at Suspect

    Tacoma Police continue to search Tuesday for a suspect who dragged an officer with his car as he fled a traffic stop. The officer freed himself and fired several shots at the car. An additional story may be found at: http://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/Police-Drunken-driver-hit-officer-three-patrol-3922277.php

  • Maryland Good Samaritan Dies in 35-foot Highway Fall in Connecticut

    Connecticut State Police say an 83-year-old Maryland man fell 35 feet off an elevated highway and died while trying to help a driver whose SUV had rolled over. Troopers say Richard Herron, of Elkton, Md., jumped over the center median of I-84 in Hartford early this morning to avoid a tractor-trailer that was nearing the accident scene. Police say Herron probably didn’t realize there was a large drop. He was later pronounced dead at a hospital.

  • Broward County, Florida Deputy Struck On I-95

    Broward Sheriff’s Deputy Joseph Bialzcak was airlifted to the hospital after he was struck by a vehicle in Palm Beach County, but luckily does not have life threatening injuries. Deputy Bialzcak was on his way to work when he stopped to help a driver who had been involved in an accident in the southbound lanes of I-95 near 6th Avenue. The deputy was out of his vehicle when he was struck, according to sheriff’s office spokeswoman Keyla Concepcion. Other stories on this incident may be found at: http://www.wpbf.com/news/south-florida/Palm-Beach-County-News/Deputy-struck-by-car-while-trying-to-help-with-crash-on-I-95/-/8815578/16851740/-/dqdco0/-/index.html?absolute=true http://www.winknews.com/Local-Florida/2012-10-04/Broward-deputy-struck-by-car-on-I-95 http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/region_c_palm_beach_county/lake_worth/crash-blocking-i-95-southbound-lanes-near-6th-avenue-in-lake-worth http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/region_c_palm_beach_county/lake_worth/joe-bialczak-broward-deputy-suffers-broken-vertebrae-after-struck-by-vehicle-on-i-95-in-lake-worth http://www.wflx.com/story/19733297/deputy-struck-while-helping http://www.wsvn.com/news/articles/local/21008704867735/deputy-struck-on-i-95-while-aiding-motorist/ http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/10/04/3033998/broward-sheriffs-deputy-struck.html

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