Struck By Incidents
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Canada: RCMP officer struck by all-terrain vehicle in New Brunswick
New Brunswick RCMP say an officer is in hospital after attempting to stop an all-terrain vehicle on Saturday.
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Missouri: Officer is critically hurt after pickup hits him
The Osage Beach Police Department says Austin White, 27, was hit about 6:15 a.m. on the east end of the Grand Glaize bridge on U.S. 54 in the eastbound lanes.
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Pennsylvania: State trooper struck by car rehabbing injuries, drivers involved receive summary traffic citations
Minor citations have been issued to drivers involved in late March crash that seriously injured State Police Sgt. Robert Bemis.
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Washington: Retired fire marshal sacrifices to help:
Former San Mateo fire marshal Paul Olkowski spent his career tending to those in need. So when he happened across a multi-vehicle collision in Adams County, Washington, while searching for a spot to settle down and retire, he didn’t hesitate to pull over and assist.
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Texas: Dispatcher Warning Helps Family on Highway Shoulder Dodge Crashing SUV
Seven people on their way to church recently avoided a potentially deadly crash, thanks to the combined efforts of a thoughtful stranger, emergency dispatchers and a roadside assistance worker.
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Israel: 3 cops struck by car in suspected East Jerusalem terror attack
Magen David Adom paramedics said they treated a 20-year-old woman for moderate injuries, and a man and woman for minor injuries sustained after being struck by the vehicle. The three were taken to Shaare Zedek Medical Center for treatment.
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Michigan: Officer hit along I-94
A police officer was taken to the hospital after being hit by a car on Interstate 94.
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Maryland: 3 Md. state vehicles hit by suspected drunk drivers
Three Maryland state officials’ vehicles were hit by suspected drunk drivers over the weekend — including one state trooper whose car was hit while he was arresting another drunk driver, and another whose police car was hit while it sat in his driveway.
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Virginia: Sheriff’s sergeant expected to survive after he’s hit directing traffic outside Caroline High School
Caroline County Sheriff’s Sergeant Chris Hall is expected to survive a scary accident outside Caroline High School. A car struck Hall while he directed traffic outside the school at about 7 a.m. Monday.
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Washington: King County K9 officer dies after being hit by truck
King County Sheriff's Office K9 Jimmy died early Saturday after being struck by a vehicle along SR 599 in South Park.