Struck By Incidents
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State trooper struck in Arm by Suspect Who Took Off at Traffic Stop
A Massachusetts state trooper was struck in the arm by a suspect who fled a traffic stop in a rented car Tuesday morning in Woburn. Another story can be found at: http://www.boston.com/metrodesk/2013/02/05/two-suspects-arrested-after-fleeing-traffic-stop-woburn-and-striking-trooper-arm/Xd8oeEvFTpINWucFXmmzlJ/story.html
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Squad Car Involved in Crash on Milwaukee, WI Freeway
A Milwaukee County Sheriff's spokesperson says that a vehicle struck a deputy's squad car early Monday morning. The crash happened at about 4:50 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-43/94 near Holt Avenue.
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Boxborough, MA Police say Drunken Driver Struck Cruiser, Injuring Officer
A Boxborough police officer was injured when his cruiser was struck by an alleged drunken driver Friday night on Interstate 495 north.
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New York Deputy Okay After Being Struck by Car During Footchase
An Onondaga County Sheriff’s Deputy is fine after being struck by a car during a footchase near the intersection of Ridgeway Avenue and Beattie Street on Tuesday.
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Oregon: Fire Engine Struck at Crash Memorial Site
An Ashland man whose blood-alcohol level reportedly was more than twice the legal limit crashed his pickup into the back of a Jackson County Fire District No. 5 engine and then into a power pole Tuesday night.
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Virginia: Roanoke County Ambulance Hit From Behind
A Roanoke County Ambulance was hit from behind by a car Thursday afternoon, as the crew was taking a patient to Roanoke Memorial Hospital. The accident happened around 4:30 p.m. Police say the ambulance was going down Williamson Road in Roanoke. Investigators say the ambulance was stopped at a traffic light. Another story may be found at: http://www2.wsls.com/news/2013/jan/31/4/roanoke-county-ambulance-hit-while-en-route-hospit-ar-2502887/
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Texas Deputy Unhurt in Crash
A Navarro County Sheriff's Deputy escaped injury Saturday morning when his patrol vehicle was struck by a suspected drunk driver.
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Ohio State Patrol Officer's Cruiser Hit In Accident In West ChesterOhio State Patrol Officer's Cruiser Hit In Accident In West Chester
An Ohio State Trooper's cruiser was struck while she was helping a driver who had slid off the road early Friday morning.
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Alabama Man Arrested After Chase In Morgan County; Two Deputy Vehicles Hit
A Morgan County deputy went to the hospital after a suspect crashed into his and another deputy’s vehicles during a chase Thursday morning.
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Iowa Deputy Narrowly Avoids Being Hit by Car
A Scott County, Iowa sheriff’s deputy narrowly missed being hit by a vehicle that crashed into his patrol car.