Tag: Officer Struck by Vehicle

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LAPD Sergeant Killed in Freeway Accident

Sergeant Shiou Deng served with the LAPD for 26 years, the department said.

June 23, 2025

Patrol

Louisiana Sheriff’s Sergeant Killed Deploying Spike Strips

Sgt. Grant Candies, 37, was attempting to deploy spike strips on Interstate 10 to end the pursuit when he was killed. “The perpetrator, fleeing from a pursuit, struck him, taking the life of a husband and father," the sheriff's office said.

March 24, 2025

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St. Louis Officer Struck by Vehicle, Critically Injured

“If it wasn’t for the quick action of the officers on the scene—putting him in one of our Tahoes—it could’ve been even worse than it is right now,” SLMPD Chief Robert Tracy said.

March 17, 2025

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Florida Officer and Witness "Intentionally" Run Over and Injured

"The officer experienced extensive injuries in this incident. He has several broken bones and severe road rash and abrasions all over his body. He is in very serious condition at this time," Rod Skirvin, president of the Broward PBA said.

February 26, 2025

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Nebraska State Trooper Fatally Struck by Snowplow

Trooper Kyle McAcy, 31, was responding with other troopers to a crash Monday on Interstate 80 between Ashland and Greenwood when the incident occurred, the patrol said.

February 18, 2025

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Alabama Lieutenant Fatally Hit by Truck while Working Traffic

Irondale police Lt. Mark Meadows, 60, was setting out cones at an intersection outside the Church of the Highlands' main campus when he was hit by a man driving a Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck.

January 7, 2025

Patrol

Duty Deaths Up 25% in 2024, NLEOMF Reports

The leading cause of line-of-duty deaths for police officers in 2024 was gunfire, and the largest increase over 2023 resulted from traffic-related incidents, both underscoring the growing risks faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty.

January 7, 2025

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Texas Trooper Struck by Vehicle, Critically Injured

A fire truck was blocking the left two lanes where the single-vehicle crash happened. A Mini Cooper then went around the fire truck, crashed into the wall and hit the trooper.

December 17, 2024

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New Jersey Traffic Control Officer Fatally Struck by Vehicle Driven by Police Sergeant

A spokesperson for the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said the driver, an off-duty city police sergeant, remained at the scene. The prosecutor’s office said they were not releasing the police sergeant’s name since the investigation is active.

December 13, 2024

Patrol

Third Palm Beach County Motor Deputy Dies from Crash Injuries

Deputy Ignacio "Dan" Diaz succumbed to his injuries shortly before 12:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25. He and two other deputies were struck by a vehicle Nov. 21 while working a traffic detail.

November 26, 2024

Special Units

2 Florida Motor Deputies Killed, Third Critically Injured in “Horrific Accident”

All three injured deputies were airlifted to a local hospital. Two were pronounced dead on arrival. The third is in the ICU following surgery and is reportedly in critical but stable condition.

November 21, 2024

Patrol

Pickup Truck Strikes, Seriously Injures New York Trooper

Trooper Nicholas Abbondola suffered multiple fractures and other injuries during the collision. “He has undergone lengthy surgeries to repair some of the injuries, but additional surgeries are expected," the State Police said.

November 4, 2024