Officer struck, vehicles damaged by hit and run driver in North Lindenhurst

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Friday, March 10, 2023
Officer hit by vehicle in North Lindenhurst
Police in Suffolk County are searching for the driver that struck an officer in North Lindenhurst.

NORTH LINDENHURST, Suffolk County (WABC) -- Suffolk County police say they are looking for a driver who intentionally hit an officer.



It happened on 50th Street in North Lindenhurst around 7:35 p.m. Thursday.




Officials say the driver hit an officer who was on foot as well as multiple police vehicles before driving off.



The officer was taken to the hospital.





So far, there is no word on their condition.




Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.



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