A routine traffic stop in Dundalk turned chaotic yesterday when a Baltimore County police officer was hit by a car while inside their patrol vehicle in the 1400 block of Merritt Boulevard, according to police.
Authorities said the crash does not appear to be intentional, but have not yet clarified whether the officer was injured.
As reported by Fox Baltimore, county officers were conducting a traffic stop when another vehicle struck the patrol car. The station’s report, which includes a photo credited to Connor Delancey/WBFF, places the incident on Wednesday afternoon. Police have not announced any arrests or charges related to the crash, and the investigation remains open.
How This Fits In Locally
The incident comes on the heels of several public-safety cases in Dundalk, including an Avondale shooting earlier this month that left a teen wounded. Residents and community leaders have said the neighborhood has been on edge as investigators juggle multiple cases, and local coverage notes that this has kept extra patrols and detectives circulating in the area.
What Officials Say Next
Baltimore County police say the investigation into the Merritt Boulevard crash is active and that more information will be released as it becomes available. Anyone with video or details about the traffic stop is encouraged to contact authorities, in line with standard county procedures. This story will be updated as officials provide additional information.
