Struck By Incidents
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Car Loses Control and Strikes New York Trooper
A NYS Trooper was struck by a vehicle Monday morning on the 190 in Niagara Falls. Eric Smith of Lewiston lost control of his vehicle from the snow and ice. He left the roadway driving through the center line before going airborne. Smith struck a NYS Police Tahoe with a trooper inside the vehicle at the time. The trooper was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.
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Minnesota Trooper Hit by Drunk Driver at 494/35W Tells Story
A Minnesota State Patrol trooper hit by a suspected drunk driver Saturday night is telling his story of survival. Trooper Allen Thill was one of five emergency responders at the scene of a rollover crash at interstate 494 and 35W. Troopers even closed the ramp to keep the situation as safe as possible, but their precautions were still not enough to stop a drunk driver. Another story can be found at: http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/20753341/mn-trooper-allen-thill-35w-494-crash
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Indiana: Man Struck, Critically Injured While Directing Traffic at I-69 Crash Site
A man is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle on I-69 Sunday evening while directing traffic.
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New York Firefighter Injured in Hit and Run
A city of Hudson firefighter was injured Monday evening in what officials described as a hit and run accident. The 35-year-old firefighter was struck at the intersection of Seventh Street and State Street by an unidentified vehicle while running towards the Central Station firehouse at Seventh Street around 7:15 p.m.
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Virginia State Police Seek Motorist Who Struck Trooper in Pulaski County
A Virginia State Police Trooper remains at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital after police say he was intentionally struck by a car in Pulaski County early Saturday morning. Other stories can be found at: http://www.wxii12.com/news/local-news/virginia/Trooper-hit-by-car-in-western-Va-seriously-hurt/-/10704014/18294140/-/dqk9emz/-/index.html#ixzz2JJdxLLOY http://www.wset.com/story/20713689/state-trooper-seriously-injured-after-intentionally-hit-by-car-in-pulaski-co http://www2.wsls.com/news/2013/jan/26/virginia-state-police-trooper-hit-and-injured-pula-ar-2491341/ http://www2.wsls.com/news/2013/jan/28/5/state-trooper-hit-car-be-released-hospital-ar-2494154/
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Washington, DC: Car Strikes Ambulance, Killing One
One person was killed Friday afternoon January 25, 2013 when a car rear-ended an ambulance in Southeast Washington, according to police and fire department officials.
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Florida Deputy Dragged by Shoplifting Suspect
A Florida sheriff's deputy pulls over a shoplifting suspect. But, as soon as he attempts to handcuff the driver, things go horribly wrong. The deputy's dashcam records the incident as the officer struggles with the suspect, who manages to get back into his car and speed off -- dragging the deputy on the ground.
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Florida: Deputy Hit by Suspect's Car After Chase
Santa Rosa County Deputies have arrested a man involved in a police chase that ended with a deputy being hit by the suspect's vehicle.
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Texas: Driver Rams Balch Springs Firefighter With Car
Balch Springs Police are searching for a female driver who rammed a firefighter with her car, carrying the man for over 100 feet, before fleeing the scene. Another story may be found at: http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2013/01/balch-springs-police-seek-driver-who-hit-fire-marshal-directing-traffic-on-lbj.html/
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Utah Highway Patrol Troopers Hit by Cars Urge Caution After Dangerous Day
Four troopers were hit on freeways during Thursday’s unusual ice storm. Officials urged drivers to use care when driving in bad weather.