Struck By Incidents
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Massachusetts: Boston Police Shoot at Man Who Struck Officer
At least one Boston police officer shot at a South Boston man Saturday after he allegedly stole a marked police cruiser and struck an officer with the vehicle as he sped away, only to crash shortly afterwards near a Red Line station in Dorchester. Another story can be found at: http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2013/10/06/man-steals-boston-police-cruiser-strikes-officer/8trBDprD3T1w9SvA9Isf8N/story.html
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New Jersey: Fire Truck Crash Prompts Internal Review
A late-night house fire and a crash by a fire truck into a parked ambulance squad vehicle in a heavily wooded area three weeks ago have prompted township officials to review the procedures that were followed by volunteer firefighters in responding to that evening’s blaze.
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Maryland Trooper Struck and Critically Injured
A Maryland state trooper is in critical condition at the Maryland Shock Trauma Center after being struck by a car early Sunday morning in Pasadena. The trooper, Jacqueline A. Kline, has a serious head injury that could keep her in the hospital for weeks, as well as a broken arm and cuts and bruises. Other stories can be found at: http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/news/region/anne_arundel_county_/trooper-hit-during-traffic-stop http://www.delawareonline.com/viewart/20131006/NEWS/131006005 http://www.wtop.com/41/3473454/Md-state-trooper-struck-by-car-at-traffic-stop-seriously-hurt http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=277663 http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2013/10/06/maryland-state-trooper-in-serious-condition-after-being-struck-by-a-car/ http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/for_the_record/trooper-struck-during-traffic-stop-in-pasadena/article_426a3a1b-55ba-5b00-b64d-e07028f38572.html http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/10/jacqueline-a-kline-maryland-state-trooper-struck-during-traffic-stop-94954.html http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/news/region/anne_arundel_county_/troopers-mother-optimistic-for-recovery#ixzz2hN7KCJOa
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Washington: Officer Fires at Truck That Hit Him in Kent
Police say no one was hit when an officer fired his gun at a stolen pickup that knocked him down and hit his car Thursday night in a parking lot in Kent.
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Ohio: Car Meets Fire Truck
Four people were treated by Tiffin EMS after a vehicle struck the rear of a fire engine Friday evening on Miami Street near Northwood Drive.
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New Hampshire Woman Shot and Killed by State Troopers
A routine traffic stop led to a chase that ended with Wendy Lawrence shot to death by New Hampshire State Troopers, and an investigation is ongoing.
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Florida Deputy Fires Shots at Truck Driven by Burglary Suspect
A Putnam County Sheriff's Deputy has been placed on administrative leave following a police involved shooting Sunday.
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Florida Police Cruiser Struck; Two Sought
A Casselberry police officer's vehicle was struck by a car Tuesday morning while an officer was attempting to make a stop in connection to a string of car burglaries, officials said.
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South Carolina Deputy Struck by Car
A Newberry County deputy was struck by a vehicle Monday night while standing by at a traffic accident. The Newberry County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a suspicious vehicle call and the deputy was struck by a vehicle Monday night while standing by at a traffic Another story can be found at: http://www.wltx.com/news/story.aspx?storyid=251311
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New York: Port Authority Police Officer Hit by SUV Near Holland Tunnel
A driver who allegedly struck a Port Authority police officer while approaching the Holland Tunnel was arrested when he got caught in tunnel traffic Monday morning.