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Police Search for Driver After Salem Officer Is Struck During Investigation

Police say the officer is conscious with injuries not considered life-threatening.

Overview

  • The officer was hit around 8:30 p.m. Thursday on Pope Street in Salem during an on-street criminal investigation.
  • The vehicle drove off after striking the officer, according to Salem police.
  • She was taken to Salem Hospital for treatment and was conscious upon transport.
  • Investigators have not released any description of the vehicle involved.
  • The case remains under investigation as authorities continue the search for the hit-and-run driver.