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Officer Hit by ATV While Investigating, Driver Flees
2 Jul
Summary
- Officer struck by ATV while investigating a matter on North Belmont Avenue.
- The officer was hospitalized but has since been released.
- The ATV driver fled the scene and has not been apprehended.
A Springfield police officer was injured on Wednesday evening after being struck by an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). The incident took place around 6:10 p.m. in the 1300 block of North Belmont Avenue as the officer was investigating a separate matter.
The officer was taken to the hospital for treatment but has since been released. The driver of the ATV involved in the collision fled the scene. It remains unclear if the suspect has been taken into custody.
The Springfield Police Division is treating the incident seriously and urges anyone with information to contact them. Anonymous tips can be submitted via email. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has been contacted to assist with the ongoing investigation into this dangerous incident.
