Struck By Incidents
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New York: Taxi Driver Struck Officer In Mount Vernon, Sped Off
A police officer in Mount Vernon was injured Friday after being struck by a taxi cab that police said just took off, stopping miles away in the Bronx after police caught up to the driver. Another story can be found at: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/05/30/police-officer-struck-by-taxi-cab-in-mount-vernon/
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Missouri: Fire Engine Damaged in Memorial Day Crash
A Clinton man received minor injuries after his vehicle struck a fire truck on Interstate 49. West Peculiar Fire District Engine No. 1, a 2010 Pierce 1250 LDH Pumper Truck, was traveling in the left lane of southbound I-49 with its emergency equipment activated in response to an call when the crash occurred just before 4 p.m. May 26. Another story can be found at: http://www.kmbc.com/news/man-taken-to-hospital-after-crash-with-fire-truck/26177438#!R4WRY
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Missouri: Trooper out of Hospital After Being Struck
A Missouri state trooper is out of the hospital after being struck by an alleged drunken driver. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that 32-year-old Missouri State Highway Patrol Cpl. Jeremy Potocki of Weldon Spring was struck about 8:30 a.m. Sunday on the shoulder of Interstate 55 in south St. Louis County.
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Mississippi: Southaven Officer Hit by Vehicle; 1 Suspect Dead, 1 in Custody
A Southaven police officer was hit by a vehicle at the Big Lots store at 857 Stateline Road, near Interstate 55 around 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday.An officer then shot the suspect, according to officials. According to the District Attorney, the suspect died at the hospital. Another story can be found at: http://www.wapt.com/news/mississippi/police-officer-hit-by-car-shoots-and-kills-driver/26224226#!R5p1H
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California: CHP Officer Struck on Highway 101 in Santa Rosa
A CHP officer sustained moderate to major injuries after he was struck by a vehicle while making a traffic stop Sunday morning. Another story can be found at: http://www.mercurynews.com/rss/ci_25833775?source=rss
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Illinois: DeKalb County Deputy Struck by Car and Injured
A DeKalb County deputy was struck by a car during a traffic stop near the town of Hinckley.
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Maryland: Prince George's Police Officer Struck by Minivan
A 26-year-old Prince George's County police officer sustained serious injuries after he was struck by a minivan in Forestville, Maryland, Thursday morning, police say.The officer, Bashua Olaseha, was trapped under the minivan for several minutes, and several officers assisted the Prince George's County Fire and EMS responders in moving the van,
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Ohio: Officer Injured After Cruiser is Hit By Driver
A Cleveland police officer was injured after his cruiser was struck by another vehicle early Sunday morning. According to police, the officer was attempting to block traffic on Fulton Road at the I-71 South exit ramp due to a prior accident. A 54-year-old man driving a 1997 Ford Ranger ran into the rear of the police car at 4 a.m.
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Missouri: Trooper in Serious Condition Following Accident
A Missouri Highway Patrol trooper is listed in serious condition at Barnes-Jewish Hospital after he was struck in an accident during a routine traffic stop Sunday morning. The driver of the car that caused the accident was arrested for driving while intoxicated, authorities said. Other stories can be found at: http://www.kmbc.com/news/missouri-trooper-struck-by-car-on-interstate-55/26164970?absolute=true http://www.ozarksfirst.com/story/d/story/trooper-in-serious-condition-after-being-struck-by/17254/A0yeqEfXlUSyKhkWBx6ljQ
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Texas: Arlington Officer Injured by Drunk Driving Suspect
Arlington police say a squad car on the way to an accident was struck by a drunk driver on May 25, 2014, injuring both drivers.