Salem, MA (January 16, 2026) – A Salem police officer was injured in a hit-and-run crash on Thursday night while conducting an investigation on Pope St, prompting an active search for the fleeing driver.
The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. as the officer, a female member of the Salem Police Department, was engaged in a criminal investigation. According to officials, she was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. Emergency responders quickly arrived and transported the officer to Salem Hospital, where she is being evaluated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities confirmed that she was conscious and alert following the incident. Massachusetts State Police are assisting in the ongoing effort to locate the driver involved.
Our thoughts are with the officer and her colleagues, and we wish her a full and swift recovery.
