A routine traffic stop in Brooklyn's Bed-Stuy neighborhood took a sudden dangerous turn when a police officer was hit by a car attempting to flee. The incident unfolded near Fulton Street around 6 p.m. yesterday, according to ABC7NY.
The officer, who was performing his duties near 1282 Fulton Street, faced the unexpected vehicular menace as he was issuing a summons, before the driver accelerated away, leaving him with minor injuries, this was detailed in a report by PIX11. Local hospital staff are now tending to the officer's leg pain, as he recovers from the physical toll of this unforeseen assault on his person.
Despite the scare and the inflicted pain, the NYPD reports no serious injuries were sustained by the officer. Ongoing investigations are trailing the suspect's abrupt departure, yet, as of the latest updates, no arrests have filled the ledger of this case. Details are likely to change as authorities investigate this close call from yesterday.
