Struck By Incidents
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Boston Parking Officer Struck by Bus
Authorities say an MBTA bus driver apparently trying to avoid getting a parking ticket struck the parking enforcement officer with her bus as she drove away before causing damage to two cars. Other stories can be found at: http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Boston-traffic-enforcement-officer-struck-by-bus-3775628.php http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/massachusetts/traffic-enforcement-officer-struck-by-bus
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Bothell, WA Police Officer Hospitalized After Being Hit by Car
A Bothell police officer is in fair condition after being hit by a car Monday night. The officer was directing traffic at the scene of a car-versus-motorcycle crash near Second Avenue Southeast and 228th Street Southeast when he was hit, according to Bothell police Cpt. Denise Langford. Another story can be found at: http://blogs.seattletimes.com/today/2012/08/bothell-police-officer-hit-by-car/
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Runaway Truck Hits Australian Police Car
Police have praised the actions of a motorist who stopped traffic when he saw a runaway truck rolling down Bridge St. The out-of-control tanker crashed into a police car, two other cars and trees before it rolled into a ditch
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Florida Deputy Shoots Drug Suspect
An undercover Brevard County Sheriff's deputy said he had to shoot a man who hit him with a car after a drug buy.
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North Carolina Officer in I-85 Crash Released From Hospital
The Durham police officer badly hurt last week when a semi slammed into her cruiser has been released from the hospital.
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Ohio Trooper Fires Shot at Suspect Vehicle
A state highway patrol trooper assigned to the Wapakoneta Post fired one round at an oncoming suspect vehicle.
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Rhode Island Officer Nearly Hit by Alleged Drunk Driver
A Pawtucket man faces charges after police say he nearly hit an officer while driving drunk. Another story can be found at: http://www.foxprovidence.com/dpps/news/local_news/region_6/drunk-driver-nearly-hits-police-officer_4286982
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California: Construction Worker Hit by Truck in Construction Zone
Here is a cautionary tale about the importance of staying alert in construction zones. A highway worker was injured when the driver of a pick-up hit a temporary road sign and pinned a worker between the sign and his truck.
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Washington: Sheriff Deputy’s Car Hit During I-5 Grass Fire
A Clark County Sheriff’s Office car was struck by a pickup while parked at the scene of a grass fire along Interstate 5 on Thursday, the Washington State Patrol reported. No one was injured.
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Florida: Brevard Deputy Opens Fire on Suspects During Drug Bust
A Brevard County deputy was forced to open fire on two suspects during an undercover drug bust early Saturday morning. Another story can be found at: http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-08-04/news/os-deputy-involved-shooting-brevard-20120804_1_undercover-deputy-deputy-sheriff-gunshot-wound