A Philadelphia police officer was injured Thursday morning when a vehicle struck them in the Olney section of the city, authorities said. The officer suffered a leg injury and was taken for treatment, and police are now searching for the driver believed to be responsible.
What happened
The collision happened around 9:30 a.m. near the intersection of Front Street and Duncannon Avenue, according to 6abc. Police told the station that it is still unclear what led up to the incident, and investigators are working to identify and locate the driver involved. The officer’s injury was described as to the leg, and officials said the officer is receiving medical care.
Where it happened
Olney sits in the upper reaches of North Philadelphia and features busy commercial corridors and transit routes that can clog up quickly on weekday mornings. The intersection of Front Street and Duncannon Avenue is tucked into a patchwork of rowhomes and storefronts, according to Wikipedia. That mix of residential blocks and heavily traveled thoroughfares can complicate emergency response when traffic is thick.
Recent neighborhood incidents
The Olney neighborhood has already seen other serious emergencies this month. Earlier in June, a deadly house fire on West Albanus Street left one person dead and several others hospitalized, as reported by NBC10 Philadelphia. That blaze drew a large response from firefighters and displaced multiple households. While not related to Thursday’s crash, the fire underscored a busy stretch of calls for emergency crews in recent weeks.
Police response
Investigators are still piecing together what happened at Front and Duncannon, and the search for the driver continues. Police asked anyone with information or video of the crash to contact authorities, 6abc reported. The investigation remains open, and the department has not released details about a suspect vehicle or possible charges.
