Police Officer Struck By Car In Fitchburg, Suspect Flees

State Troopers are searching for a suspect who they say took off after hitting a task force officer on Mechanic Street in Fitchburg.

Posted Wed, Feb 16, 2022 at 11:38 am ET|Updated Wed, Feb 16, 2022 at 11:47 am ET

FITCHBURG, MA — A police officer in Fitchburg was hit by a car Wednesday morning, according to Massachusetts State Police.

Police say they were attempting to arrest a suspect around 10:30 a.m. on Mechanic Street in Fitchburg when a local police officer who is part of a Massachusetts State Police task force was struck by a vehicle.

Police did not release the officer's condition but said the suspect immediately took off after hitting the officer.

State troopers have launched a search for the suspect using State Police patrols, K-9, and helicopters.

No additional information was immediately available.

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