Struck By Incidents
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Michigan: White Lake police officer helping turtle cross road almost hit by suspected drunken driver
A Davisburg man is facing potential charges after nearly hitting a White Lake Township police officer who was helping a turtle cross the road, local authorities say.
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Minnesota: Distracted driver hits MSP squad car
Mangled metal, a Michigan state trooper and his trainee sent to the hospital, because police say, someone wasn't paying attention. "You gotta drive your car, when you're driving your car," said Lt. Mike Shaw from the Michigan State Police. Michigan state police say around 12:30 Thursday afternoon, a state trooper and his dispatch trainee, pulled over to write an accident report on southbound I-75 near Caniff in Hamtramck. That's when a man driving a Cadillac truck going at least 70 miles per hour: "Became distracted behind the wheel, went up onto the left shoulder and struck the rear end of our patrol car, pushing the patrol car up into the median wall," said Shaw.
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Texas: Castle Hills Officer gets hit by oncoming vehicle, still makes arrest
A Castle Hills police officer is in stable condition after being hit by a car during a foot chase on Sunday.
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North Carolina: Raleigh fire truck clipped at I-40 accident scene
A Raleigh Fire Department engine was struck by a vehicle while firefighters were at the scene of a wreck on westbound Interstate 40 near the Rock Quarry Road interchange Friday morning, police and firefighters reported. The accident happened about 7:15 a.m. There were no reports of injuries. Police reportedly were looking for a tractor-trailer that did not stop after the crash. No details were available about the initial wreck.
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California: CHP officer hit by FedEx truck on Highway 50 overnight
A California Highway Patrol officer was hit by a big rig truck overnight while investigating a two-car crash in the eastbound lanes of Highway 50 near 16th Street.
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Indiana: Muncie officer dragged by van, driver shot, three arrested
Indiana State Police is investigating after shots were fired during an attempted stop in Muncie.
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California: Sergeant almost struck by vehicle; suspect arrested
The Imperial County Sheriff’s Office arrested one suspect after he allegedly almost struck a sergeant with a vehicle. ICSO said 33-year-old Eric Gragson is facing several charges, including attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm against a peace officer, and possession of a stolen vehicle.
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Michigan Trooper Injured When Struck By His Own Vehicle: Police
Michigan State Police said one of its troopers received minor injuries when he was struck by his own vehicle when it was rear-ended by another vehicle merging onto Interstate 75 near Nine Mile Road early Sunday morning.
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India: Cop critical after being hit by vehicle
A head constable was hospitalised on Saturday night after being hit by a vehicle in West Delhi’s Vikaspuri.
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Kentucky: Pulaski County crossing guard struck by truck at Southwestern High School
A school employee acting as a crossing guard was hit by a truck at Southwestern High School in Pulaski County on Wednesday afternoon.