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PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia County, Pa., Oct. 31, 2026 — A Philadelphia police officer was struck by a vehicle on Friday afternoon, October 30, in the 5600 block of Germantown Avenue. The officer was reported in stable condition following the collision.
The police said the incident unfolded around 5 p.m. as traffic backed up in the area. A black vehicle reportedly approached the stopped traffic while honking, then pushed forward and struck several other vehicles as the driver tried to get away.
Officers arrived shortly after and got out of their patrol car with weapons drawn. Surveillance video reviewed by authorities shows the vehicle then accelerating toward one of the officials and hitting him, with enough force that the vehicle briefly left the ground. Authorities pulled the driver from the vehicle and took him into custody at the scene.
A woman who works at a nearby daycare told reporters that staff initiated a "code blue" lockdown and moved children to the back of the building after hearing the crashes, and said she did not see what happened afterward.
The police have not released the driver's identity, said whether charges have been filed, or disclosed what led up to the traffic stop. The investigation continues.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has the right of way at a crosswalk?
Pedestrians in a marked or unmarked crosswalk generally have the right of way over turning or approaching vehicles, though drivers and pedestrians both share a duty to watch for one another before proceeding.
What can drivers do to avoid hitting a pedestrian or officer on foot?
Slowing down near stopped traffic, scanning for people on foot before moving forward, and never trying to push through a blocked lane can prevent many of these collisions.
What injuries are common when a pedestrian or officer is struck by a vehicle?
These incidents frequently cause broken bones, head injuries, and internal injuries, with severity depending on the vehicle's speed and the point of impact.
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