News: Seattle police officer struck by hit-and-run driver

SEATTLE, WA – A police officer was struck and injured while responding to a hit-and-run collision on Thursday morning.

Seattle Police Department posted on Twitter the accident occurred in the 4800 block of S Myrtle Street around 9:44 a.m.

Police were responding to a hit-and-run collision when an officer was struck by the fleeing driver. The injured officer was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing. Seattle Police Department also posted that they are still searching for the hit-and-run driver.

A hit-and-run can be among the most devastating accidents, as the fleeing driver leaves the injured person helpless and unable to get assistance. Were you or a loved one injured due in part to a driver’s reckless decision to flee the scene of a crash? Are you searching for answers and the compensation you deserve? Our experienced team of Seattle Hit-And-Run Crash Attorneys at Dubin Law Group will fight on your behalf every step of the way. Give us a call today at [nap_phone id=”LOCAL-REGULAR-NUMBER-2″] to request your free case evaluation where we can answer case specific questions.

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Matthew D. Dubin has represented injured people throughout Washington since 1995. He is the founding attorney of Dubin Law Group and focuses his practice on personal injury claims involving motor vehicle accidents, dangerous products, premises liability, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death.

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