Struck By Incidents
Click on the links below for training and information to reduce the number of struck by incidents of emergency responders.
-
Texas: Two Die in Crash With Houston Police Cruiser
At least two people were killed in northeast Houston on Wednesday when their vehicle veered across several freeway lanes, struck the back of a police car and plunged over the side to the pavement below, police said. A Houston police officer had made a traffic stop in the left lane of U.S. 59 southbound between Kelly and Crosstimbers about 4:30 p.m., police said. Main lanes were closed for four hours, causing a traffic backup for miles.
-
Virginia Firefighter Struck
A Lebanon (VA) Firefighter was struck by vehicle at MVA scene last evening. Medflight was requested due to head injury and loss of consciousness. Lebanon is in SW Virginia and in Russell County. This morning, reports are that the FF is doing better. KTIYP's Another story can be found at: http://www.wnct.com/story/27730212/vsp-woman-charged-with-reckless-driving-after-hitting-lebanon-va-firefighter
-
New Hampshire: Trooper Injured During Traffic Stop in New Hampton
The assistant commander of Troop E of the New Hampshire State Police was injured Wednesday morning when his cruiser was struck by a passing motorist during a routine vehicle stop. Staff Sgt. David McCormack was parked in the breakdown lane of I-93 north of Exit 23 with the blue lights of his cruiser flashing about 10:14 a.m. when it was hit by a white Kia driven by John E. Sparling, 61, of Thornton.
-
Utah: UHP Trooper Unhurt as Car Slams Into Cruiser on Icy I-80
A Utah Highway Patrol trooper escaped injury when his parked cruiser was struck by an out-of-control vehicle on Interstate 80 just east of Salt Lake City Wednesday morning. UHP Sgt. Todd Royce said the trooper was outside his cruiser at the scene of an earlier accident on an icy patch of freeway in Parleys Canyon. About 6 a.m., a westbound car slid into the rear of the patrol unit. Another story can be found at: http://fox13now.com/2014/12/31/uhp-car-hit-in-parleys-canyon/
-
California: Tow Truck Driver Hit on I-5
A 41-year-old tow truck driver responding to a crash on Interstate 5 near Encinitas Boulevard was seriously injured early Sunday when he was hit by a car driven by an alleged drunken driver. The unidentified tow truck operator, who worked for RoadOne Towing of San Diego, was transported to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Information about his condition was not immediately available, but his injuries were not considered life threatening, according to authorities. Another story can be found at: http://www.10news.com/news/tow-truck-driver-injured-while-responding-to-crash-12282014
-
Colorado: State Troopers, Sheriff's Deputy Hit in I-25 Crashes Near Castle Rock
Two Colorado State Patrol vehicles and a Douglas County Sheriff's deputy cruiser were involved Monday morning in two crashes on Interstate 25 near Castle Rock. As weather and road conditions worsened Monday, Sgt. Rob Madden with the Colorado State Patrol said the first crash was reported at 7:19 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-25 near milepost 179, just south of Castle Rock. A trooper and deputy were injured. Another story can be found at: http://denver.cbslocal.com/2014/12/29/car-strikes-deputy-trooper-in-snowy-crash-on-i-25/
-
Connecticut: State Police Cruiser Struck In I-91 Accident
A state police cruiser was struck by another vehicle Friday afternoon while parked in the breakdown lane of I-91 near Exit 33.
-
Florida: Tampa Motorcyclist Charged With DUI After Hitting Patrol Car
A 58-year-old Tampa man was arrested Saturday night after colliding with a state trooper’s patrol car on a motorcycle, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Shortly before 9 p.m., Louis Anthony Paree was riding a 2002 Harley Davidson on Hillsborough Avenue when he struck the back of the patrol car, which was parked near Montague Street with its emergency lights activated while the trooper investigated a crash, the Highway Patrol said.
-
New Jersey: Two Cliffside Park Special Officers Struck by SUV
Cliffside Park, New Jersey police say two officers were on foot patrol when they were hit by a car Saturday evening. The incident occurred on Walker Street in Cliffside Park. One officwer was critically injured. The other officer had non-life threatening injuries. Both officers were taken to a local hospital.
-
New York: State Police: Webster Woman Hits Trooper's Car While Driving Drunk
A Webster woman is facing charges after State Police say she rear-ended a trooper's car while driving drunk. State Police say the trooper was pulled over to the side of the road on Route 104 near Bay Road in Webster just before 11 p.m. Sunday when his car was hit.