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Hit-and-run accidents typically tend to involve civilians, but that doesn’t mean that police officers do not deal with the same risks as everyone else when working in close proximity to moving vehicles.  This is especially true during a traffic stop, when police officers are particularly vulnerable to large vehicles while standing next to them without any sort of protection.  Unfortunately, one Lauderhill police officer was injured as a result of that exposure by a hit-and-run driver during a traffic stop.

According to the Sun-Sentinel:

“Lying on the ground injured after a fleeing suspect hit him with a car, a Lauderhill police officer took a quick glance at the speeding vehicle and memorized the tag number, authorities said.

That tag and a description of the car helped the officer’s colleagues find the suspected hit-and-run driver just an hour after the crash, said Capt. Constance Stanley, a Lauderhill police spokeswoman. The suspect was identified as Clarence Anderson, 30, of North Miami. Charges are still pending an investigation.

Police say the officer stopped the suspect’s Lincoln Towncar about 3:40 p.m. at the intersection of Northwest 25th Court and Northwest 52nd Avenue. The officer was conducting a traffic stop, but authorities would not say why the suspect was stopped.

The Lincoln’s driver sped away as the officer walked toward him, striking and injuring the officer, Stanley said.”

Thankfully, the officer is expected to survive and recover.  Any hit-and-run situation can and typically does lead to criminal liability, but it can also lead to exposure to civil liability.  If you or someone you love has been injured in a hit-and-run situation, you need the help of North Miami auto accident lawyers who have decades of experience in holding those responsible for injuries accountable.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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