Struck By Incidents
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Oregon Tow Truck Driver Hit by Van in South Salem
A tow truck driver suffered minor injuries today when he was sideswiped by a van on Commercial Street SE and Boice St. S. Salem police Sgt. Russ Morris said the tow was for a traffic stop officers made. The man was hit by a Ford Windstar.
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Parents Of Tennessee Officer Hit By Car To Speak Out For First Time
The parents of the officer who was injured after being hit by a car over the weekend will speak out for the first time about his recovery. The parents of Officer Brent Hoadley plan to hold a press conference at Vanderbilt Medical Center at 2:30 p.m. Monday.
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Parkway Crash in Fairfield Injures CT State Trooper
A State Police trooper was taken by ambulance to St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport early Sunday after his parked cruiser was struck while off to the side of the Merritt Parkway near northbound Exit 46 in Fairfield. Trooper Ryan Sawicki, 29, suffered minor injuries in the crash which took place at 2:30 a.m.
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Tennessee: Crash Witness Says Lights Blinded Approaching Drivers
The Metro police officer hit by a car while on the job early Saturday morning remains at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Colleagues said Officer Brent Hoadley was alert and talking with family. Meanwhile, an eyewitness to Saturday's early morning crash gave more insight into what may have played a role. The motorist, John Vann, stated that, "...Once I passed the accident, the lights literally blinded me and even though I slowed down and was in the furthest lane over, I couldn't see what was going on."
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Jersey City, NJ Police Officer Struck by Car
Sergeant Michael Timmins underwent surgery today after being being struck by a car as he was leaving work approximately at 5:30 a.m. at the West District precinct on Communipaw Avenue.
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Las Vegas, NV Motorcycle Officer Struck by SUV in 'Good Condition'
A motorcycle officer who collided with a vehicle while escorting a funeral procession was listed Monday in good condition. An official at UMC said Officer David Corbin is recovering well after crashing with an SUV Saturday.
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Metro Nashville, TN Officer Hit by Car in Donelson
A Metro police officer was critically injured when he was struck by a car early Saturday morning on Murfreesboro Pike in Donelson.
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2 Pima County, AZ Sheriff's Deputies Injured by Driver
Two deputies with the Pima County Sheriff's Office are recovering at a Tucson hospital after being struck on their motorcycles by a hit-and-run driver.
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Canada: Paramedic Struck by Vehicle While on the Job Speaks Out
A Winnipeg paramedic hit by a suspected drunk driver is speaking out to highlight the dangers he and his colleagues face while on the job.
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Monmouth County, NJ Park Ranger Struck by Vehicle in Middletown
Senior Park Ranger William B. Stevenson was struck Thursday morning by a vehicle driven by a man fleeing the area after he and two other men were found drinking in the parking lot of a county historic site, police said.