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Struck By Incidents

News stories about struck-by-vehicle incidents involving emergency responders and/or their vehicles.

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  • Florida Deputy Hit by Driver Distracted by Homeless Man August 24, 2011 · Florida Law Enforcement

    A motorcycle deputy was hit by a truck when a homeless man in an intersection distracted the driver. Deputy Richard Depianta, 38, a 10-year veteran of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, was hit by Brian Nolen, 52, of Lakeland, when Nolen became distracted by a homeless man the deputy was telling to get out of an intersection, officials said.

  • Illinois DOT Worker Killed by Car in Woodstock August 23, 2011 · Illinois DOT

    A 34-year-old Illinois Department of Transportation employee was killed after a car struck him Monday on Route 14, just west of Route 47. Ryan J. Nichols, of Kenosha, Wis., was pronounced dead at Centegra Hospital – Woodstock from injuries he suffered in the crash.

  • Motorist who Fatally Struck NY Trooper not in Court August 23, 2011 · New York Law Enforcement

    A 71-year-old town resident charged with a traffic ticket after striking and killing a state trooper on the Youngmann Expressway in March had his court appearance waived Tuesday.

  • Virginia DOT Truck Struck August 23, 2011 · Virginia DOT

    A VDOT/TME truck was picking up cones from completing a work zone and was struck by a 2005 Volkswagen GTI from behind, Virginia State Police Sgt. Michelle Anaya said. They were TME workers, which are contracted by VDOT. The truck was in reverse within an enclosed lane.

  • Georgia Police Officer Hit by Car Released from Hospital August 23, 2011 · Georgia Law Enforcement

    Veteran officer Daniel LaCoste made his first steps outside of the Shepherd Center toward recovery. Just before 11 a.m. Tuesday, surrounded by family and friends LaCoste was put into a car and taken home, a place he hasn't been since he was hit on I-20 during a traffic stop on July 17.

  • Officer Hit While Directing Traffic at Iowa Fair August 23, 2011 · Iowa Law Enforcement

    A Des Moines police officer has been hospitalized after being struck by a pickup while directing traffic at the Iowa State Fair.

  • Man Charged With DUI After Striking SC Fire Vehicle August 22, 2011 · South Carolina Fire

    A Summerville man was charged with driving under the influence after his car struck the rear of a C&B Volunteer Fire Department truck.

  • Connecticut State Trooper Injured When Tractor-Trailer Sideswipes Cruiser in Madison August 21, 2011 · Connecticut Law Enforcement

    A state police trooper sustained minor injuries after a tractor-trailer sideswiped his cruiser Friday, state police said.

  • Iowa Officer Hit by Truck has Surgery, Still in Critical Condition August 21, 2011 · Iowa Law Enforcement

    A Des Moines police officer was critically injured when he was apparently hit by a drunken driver while directing traffic near the Iowa State Fair late Friday night.

  • New Jersey Officer Struck by Car at Site of Water Main Break August 20, 2011 · New Jersey Law Enforcement

    A an off-duty Marlboro police lieutenant who was directing traffic as part of a special detail was sent to the hospital Friday night after being struck by a car, police said.