A trooper on a Pa. state police mounted unit was hurt after being hit by a truck in South Philly during Sunday's Eagles game.
Law enforcement officials say a Pennsylvania State Trooper on mounted patrol was knocked to the ground and broke his leg after responding to disperse a crowd in South Philly during Sunday's Eagles gameA Pennsylvania State Trooper is recuperating after suffering a broken leg when, officials said, he was knocked from the back of a horse while working to disperse a crowd in South Philadelphia on Sunday as the Eagles were playing against the Washington Commanders.
According to police officials, the incident happened at about 3:54 p.m., when a Pennsylvania State Trooper -- who officials did not identify further -- with the mounted patrol unit was working to disperse a crowd that had gather outside Live! Casino in South Philadelphia.
Other members of the mounted unit stopped the truck and, officials said, the operator of the vehicle was arrested after allegedly showing signs of impairment and failing a field sobriety test. Officials said the driver was charged with aggravated assault and DUI, but provided no further information on the driver's identity.
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