Struck By Incidents
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Maintenance Worker Struck and Killed
A 12-year maintenance employee of the Pennsylvania Turnpike was killed Monday in an accident that shut down eastbound lanes of the toll road between Norristown and Valley Forge for most of the day. Killed was Michael San Felice, 66, of West Norriton, a Vietnam War veteran and a director with the Jefferson Fire Company since 1985. Another story may be found at: http://norristown.patch.com/articles/rep-vereb-speaks-for-family-of-killed-turnpike-employee
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Philadelphia, PA Officer Struck by Vehicle in Germantown
Philadelphia Police tell Action News that an officer has been struck by a vehicle in the Germantown section of the city. It happened at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday near the intersection of Chelten Avenue and Kenyon Street. Other stories may be found at: http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/19894109/officer-struck-by-vehicle http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2012/10/23/philadelphia-police-officer-struck-by-car-in-germantown/
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South Carolina: Summerville Police Officer Hit by Car
A police officer was transported to MUSC after being hit by a car Wednesday morning. Cpl. Bob Beres of the State Highway Patrol says the accident happened at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday. The victim was identified as Summerville police officer Jason Workman. Beres said Workman was transported to MUSC by EMS. Details of his injuries have not been released. Another story may be found at: http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20121024/PC16/121029613/officer-struck-by-suv-on-hwy-78-in-summerville-hospitalized
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Connecticut Officer Injured by Suspected Drunk Driver
A Hamden police cruiser occupied by officer Jennifer Gaynor was struck by a motor vehicle Sunday and the driver was subsequently arrested after he tested at three times the limit for blood alcohol.
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Kenyucky Deputy Hurt after Being Hit by Car
Kentucky State Police say a woman seriously injured a Greenup County Sheriff's deputy when she hit him with a car. It happened just after 8 p.m. Thursday on State Route 207. A woman was driving south on SR 207 when she hit both the sheriff's deputy and a tow-truck driver, who were responding to a separate vehicle crash.
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New York Resource Officer Hit by Vehicle
A West Seneca resource officer was hit by a vehicle on Friday morning, near West Seneca West High School on Seneca Street.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.