5 bicycle officers injured in 1 month, but police not deterred
->In the latest incident Saturday, a 26-year-old bike officer was struck in a crosswalk at Fond du Lac Ave. and W. Capitol Drive by an 84-year-old driver. The officer is recovering at home from minor injuries. The driver was cited for failure to yield the right of way.
Another officer was struck by a 47-year-old suspected drunken driver from Mequon as the officer conducted a traffic stop shortly before 9 p.m. Sept. 15 in the 1500 block of W. Vliet St., according to police.
Three officers were struck in a hit-and-run incident in the 1100 block of W. Lincoln Ave. shortly before 12:45 a.m. Sept. 9.
https://www.jsonline.com/news/crime/5-injuries-in-1-month-to-bicycle-patrol-officers-131016808.html
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->Diaz was discharged Thursday but Beaudry and Mercado were still hospitalized in stable condition Friday, Reyes said.
"I don’t think this women intended to hit anyone," Reyes said. "It’s fortunate everyone is going to be able to walk away."
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Traffic investigators will review evidence from cameras at the intersection to see if they can get a clearer picture of what happened. Police did not impound Quintanilla’s vehicle or cite her for a traffic violation.
"Just by her staying on the scene speaks volumes," Reyes said. "I’m sure she didn’t intend for it to happen."
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/florida/mh-miami-bike-cops-hit-20110929,0,7768959.story
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