Ind. State Police Trooper Seriously Injured after Being Struck by Cruiser
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An Indiana State Police trooper was struck by another law enforcement vehicle during a chase in Lake County on Monday.
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The trooper was injured after he performed a PIT maneuver and was approaching the suspect's disabled vehicle on foot.
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The trooper has been released from the hospital and faces a long recovery.
An Indiana State Police trooper was injured and hospitalized after he was struck by another police vehicle during a chase early Monday.
The incident began around 3:30 a.m. when a trooper responded to help Lake County sheriff's deputies involved in a vehicle pursuit on Interstate 80 near Hammond following an alleged traffic violation, WGN-TV reports. Additional troopers joined the chase in Highland after the suspect exited the interstate.
During the pursuit, a trooper successfully performed a PIT maneuver, bringing the suspect's vehicle to a stop. After exiting his cruiser and approaching the suspect on foot, the trooper was struck by another responding police vehicle.
The trooper was rushed to the hospital in serious condition. He has since been released and faces a lengthy recovery.
The crash is under investigation.