Crime & Safety
Driver Intentionally Strikes, Injures Suffolk Police Officer: Cops
The motorist struck the officer and fled the scene, police say.
LINDENHURST, NY — A driver is being sought after by police after they intentionally struck an injured a Suffolk County Police Officer in North Lindenhurst on Thursday, officials said.
At about 7:35 p.m., the driver of a vehicle struck multiple police cars and an officer on foot at 50th Street, police said.
The officer on foot was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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The motorist fled the scene.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.
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