Struck By Incidents
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Massachusetts State Trooper Struck on I-495
A Massachusetts State Trooper was injured Thursday night when his cruiser was struck by a motor vehicle on Route 495 southbound near Route 140 in the town of Mansfield. The incident occurred at 7:45 p.m. The Trooper was inside his cruiser at the time of the crash. Other stories can be found at: http://www.wickedlocal.com/bridgewater/news/x1570567727/STATE-POLICE-Trooper-struck-while-assisting-with-car-crash-on-Route-495-in-Mansfield#ixzz2UuHH6RK7 http://www.wpri.com/dpp/news/local_news/se_mass/mansfield-massachusetts-state-trooper-injured-when-car-hits-cruiser-on-route-495 http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2013/05/30/state-trooper-injured-after-cruiser-struck-mansfield/0UBME8SwuFdwvviS0xMA2N/story.html
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Georgia: Two Cobb County Deputies Struck by Car Near Jail
Two Cobb County deputies were struck by a car outside the Cobb County Jail on Friday, police said.
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Michigan Motorist Hits Tow Truck Driver on Hall Road
Despite being hit by a sport-utility vehicle, an injured tow truck driver got back into the rig and followed the hit-and-run driver who was arrested a short time later in Macomb Township, the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office reported Wednesday.
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Florida: Officer Shoots at Ffelony Lane' Suspect Who Tried to Hit Officer with Car
An Ormond Beach police officer fired his gun at a car driven by an accused car burglar from South Florida who tried to hit him with his vehicle Tuesday evening May 28.
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Michigan: Tow Truck Operator Hit by Accused Drunk Driver Gives Chase in Macomb Township
Despite being hit by a sport-utility vehicle, an injured tow truck driver got back into the rig and followed the hit-and-run driver who was arrested a short time later in Macomb Township.
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Ohio: Blown Engine Spurs I-75 Car Fire and Secondary Collision
Traffic along Interstate 75 north was backed up or slowed considerably Monday night, May 27, 2013, because of a reported car fire in the area of Needmore Road and Benchwood Drive. Two vehicles were towed from the interstate before traffic was restored
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Florida Firefighters in Close Call
Monday, May 27, 2013 A fatal crash and car fire on I- 95 in Delray Beach turned into a major problem early yesterday after at least four subsequent crashes took place, including one involving an emergency vehicle.
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California: DUI Driver Arrested after Crashing into Fire Truck
Police say that someone suspected of driving under the influence crashed into a fire truck late Saturday night. Officers showed up near 21st and J streets a little before midnight to help fire personnel. The crew was dealing with a combative person who had just crashed into their fire truck. Another story can be found at: http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2013/05/26/suspected-dui-driver-arrested-after-crashing-into-fire-truck/ http://fox40.com/2013/05/27/man-who-slammed-into-fire-truck-arrested/ http://www.kcra.com/news/local-news/news-sacramento/cops-man-suspected-of-dui-plows-into-parked-fire-truck/-/12969376/20317642/-/hl9nwjz/-/index.html?absolute=true
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New York: Nassau County Officer Struck By Vehicle
A Nassau County Police officer was maliciously struck by a vehicle in what started as a routine stop on Friday night. The incident took place on Jerusalem Avenue in Uniondale. The man responsible is Robert Robinson, 26, from Inwood.
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Maryland: Fire Police Volunteer Injured While Directing Traffic on I-68
A Washington County Fire Police volunteer directing traffic at an accident scene was injured Thursday night May 23 when a passing motorist rear-ended his fire police car, which then struck the volunteer, according to Maryland State Police. Another story can be found at: http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=260566