Struck By Incidents
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Canadian Flagger Hit by Truck Near Vanderhoof
A flagger is in serious condition after being struck by a truck on Highway 16 near Vanderhoof on Saturday evening. The 41-year-old victim was taken to hospital in Prince George, about 100 kilometres away, with multiple fractures.
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Pennsylvania Police Officer Hit by Vehicle
A Wilkes-Barre Police officer was taken to the hospital after he was struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop.
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Missouri: Two People Seriously Hurt When Car Slams into Disabled Car, Tow Truck
The wreck happened just south of Eastwood Trafficway. The tow truck driver told KCTV5 a car going really fast struck a disabled car on the side of the road, and then hit his truck. Kansas City police confirm two people were seriously hurt.
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New Jersey Police Officer Struck, Injured by Speeding SUV
Authorities are searching for the driver of a sport utility vehicle that struck and injured a northern New Jersey police officer. Other stories may be found at: http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22892311/jpd-officer-struck-by-motorist-and-killed http://www.nbc40.net/story/22894755/north-nj-officer-struck-injured-by-speeding-suv
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Interstate Crash Sends Tennessee Trooper to the Hospital
A Saturday morning crash on Interstate 75 in Bradley County sends one Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper to an area hospital.
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Virginia Officer Hit by Car Remains Hospitalized
Manassas police Officer Heather Munsterman remains hospitalized after being struck by a car on Va. 28 on Saturday. City police say she suffered a concussion, dislocated shoulder, severe bruising over her “entire body” and fractures to her ankle and pelvic area after she was hit near Phoenix Drive around 9 a.m.
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Arkansas Deputy Struck by Vehicle
Lafayette County Deputy Barry Reeder will be off work for about six months while recovering from injuries he suffered after being struck in the line of duty by a car. Reeder has kidney damage, a broken arm and other injuries.
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Florida Troopers, Paramedic Injured in Interstate Crash
A three vehicle crash in West Palm Beach has sent two Florida Highway Patrol troopers and a paramedic to the hospital. Another story can be found at: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/local/wrecks-send-two-florida-highway-patrol-troopers-on/nYqc8/
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Ohio: Police Officer Struck on I-271 has Been Released From the Hospital
Officer Robert Rosic, a 20-year veteran, was standing outside his cruiser about 2 p.m., pointing a radar gun towards traffic when a car struck him. He was Life-flighted to the hospital, but was conscious at the time. Another story can be found at: http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/traffic/traffic_news/orange-village-police-vehicle-involved-in-interstate-271-northbound-crash
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South Carolina: Injured Firefighter Recovering, Out of ICU
The North Charleston firefighter who was critically injured when a car drove through an accident scene earlier this month is conscious and talking from his Intensive Care Unit bed.