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NYPD Officer Hit by Fleeing Driver While Directing Traffic in Brooklyn

Police report an active search for a black sedan with orange plates.

Overview

  • The officer was struck from behind at Church Avenue and Schenectady Avenue in East Flatbush while managing traffic.
  • The collision happened around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday before the driver sped off.
  • Authorities described the vehicle as a black sedan bearing an orange license plate.
  • The injured officer was taken to Kings County Hospital and is in stable condition.
  • No arrests have been announced, and the NYPD is seeking tips through Crime Stoppers as the investigation continues.