BREAKING UPDATE: Police say the male suspect was driving under the influence.
PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia police officer was hit by a suspected drunk driver who sped away Wednesday night in Philadelphia’s Tacony section. Police say that female officer was launched 10 feet into the air.Nonprofit Luke's Wings Helping Family Members Attend Funeral Of Pennsylvania State Trooper Branden Sisca
There is still glass and car parts littered all over the street on the 6700 block of Torresdale Avenue. Police say the driver swerved across this median from the northbound lane into the southbound lane when he struck that officer from behind.More Than 2 Dozen Pre-K Students In Camden Taken To Hospital After Drinking Sanitizer In Milk Cartons
It all happened around 8 p.m. when the officer was conducting a traffic stop. Police say the officer, who works in the 15th District, was walking back to her vehicle when she was hit from behind and thrown 10 feet into the air.“The officers immediately grabbed him and took him into custody. He’s 42 years old.
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