A Philadelphia police officer is currently hospitalized after being hit by a civilian vehicle in South Philly, according to local authorities. The incident took place yesterday evening, near where thousands had gathered at the South Philly Sports Complex to watch the Eagles battle the Rams in an NFL playoff game. FOX29 reported that around 5:57 p.m., an officer from the Traffic Division was at their post on the 1000 block of Pattison Avenue when the collision occurred.
The officer was subsequently transported to Jefferson Hospital; their condition remains undisclosed at this time. In connection with the incident, one arrest has been made, as noted by CBS News Philadelphia, though details regarding potential charges have not yet been made clear. The investigation continues, with police promising more information as it becomes available.
Adding to the complexity of the situation, a law enforcement source told NBC10 that the suspect was allegedly evading Pennsylvania State Police after driving erratically near 26th Street and Penrose Avenue. Upon reaching Pattison Avenue, the driver backed up in an attempt to elude the state troopers, consequently crashing into the police vehicle occupied by the officer.
The source further indicated that authorities suspect the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the incident, but the suspect's identity has not been publicly disclosed. The officer's condition is notably absent from the report, with officials remaining tight-lipped about the specifics of her status after the crash.
