Another Boston Police Officer Struck by Suspect Vehicle

BOSTON, MA — In an unfortunate repeat occurrence, another Boston Police officer was hospitalized over the weekend after allegedly being struck by a suspect's vehicle.

Just last week, two officers were hit and two were dragged after a suspect attempted to speed away, according to police.

On Friday around 3 p.m., a different officer was reportedly struck by a suspect vehicle, this time while responding to a reported domestic disturbance.

According to the Boston Police Department:

On arrival, officers observed the suspect, a 30 year old male from Lawrence, in the driver’s seat of a parked motor vehicle speaking to the female victim who was standing next to the car. As the officers walked up to speak to both parties, the suspect suddenly put the vehicle in gear and accelerated, striking one of the officers who was approaching the front of the car. The officer quickly braced himself as the car struck him and was able to roll off of the hood. The suspect then struck a parked car before continuing to flee the scene at a high rate of speed. Both officers returned to their cruiser, and followed the suspect while updating additional units.

The officers soon lost sight of the vehicle but were aware that the suspect might attempt to utilize the highway to return home. Responding units canvassed the area and located the suspect after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed while travelling on 93 Northbound near Exit 16. The suspect fled on foot but was taken into custody after a brief pursuit.

The suspect was wanted on several outstanding warrants, and his car had reportedly been stolen, according to police, after running the man's name and license plates.

He'll be arraigned in Roxbury District Court on charges including Assault & Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon on a Police Officer, Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Causing Personal Injury, Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident Causing Property Damage and Operating a Motor Vehicle After Revocation or Suspension.

The officer who was hit was taken to the hospital, treated and subsequently released with non-life threatening injuries.

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