Philadelphia police officer struck by suspected DUI driver following traffic stop

It occurred round 8 p.m. on the 6700 block of Torresdale Avenue.

Police stated the 44-year-old feminine officer had simply accomplished a visitors cease and was strolling again to her SUV when one other driver swerved into her.

“In line with witnesses, her physique was launched about 10 toes,” stated Philadelphia Chief Inspector Scott Small.

Witnesses informed police the driving force fled northbound on Torresdale Avenue instantly after hitting the officer.

Responding officers noticed the alleged hanging automobile, a black Chevy Malibu, close to Cottman Avenue. It had a smashed entrance windshield and a lacking side-view mirror — harm in keeping with the hit-and-run.

The 42-year-old male suspect was rapidly taken into custody. Police imagine he was probably drunk.

“He is not injured however he’ll be getting a breathalyzer very quickly at our police detention unit,” stated Small.

The officer, a 12-year veteran assigned to the fifteenth District, was transported to an space hospital for minor accidents.

Investigators say given the circumstances, she’s fortunate to be alive.

“She’s clearly shaken up. She’s not even positive what occurred to her,” stated Small.