Maryland Police Officer Hospitalized After Being Hit By Car
MONTGOMERY COUNTY (WJZ) - A Montgomery County police officer is recovering in the hospital after being hit by a car overnight.
Police say an officer was responding to a call about a stolen vehicle on I-270 near Middlebrook Road. There was a chase, then two suspects bailed out of the car. While the officer was standing on the shoulder of the road, a vehicle came and hit him.
Officer struck on I-270, investigation closes S/B 270 at Rt 121. S/B motorists must exit at 121, Use S/B 355 to Rt 27, and access 270. MORE
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) March 30, 2017
That officer was flown to shock trauma with non-life threatening injuries. Officers say the suspects remain on the lose.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information comes into our newsroom.
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