NYPD Officer in Brooklyn hit by fleeing driver during traffic duties
In a shocking turn of events, a hit-and-run incident occurred in Brooklyn on Sunday, Aug. 31, around 8:30 p.m. The victim was an NYPD sergeant who was directing traffic at the time. The incident happened at the corner of Schenectady and Church Avenues in East Flatbush.
The sergeant, assigned to the 67th Precinct, was struck from behind by a black sedan with orange license plates. The sedan fled the scene after the collision. The victim was transported to Kings County Hospital, and as of the current update, no arrests have been made in relation to the incident.
The victim's current condition is stable, but no further details about the condition of the sergeant have been released. The police are actively searching for the driver of the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run.
The NYPD is investigating the incident, and the perpetrator has not been publicly identified. The police are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted anonymously on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips.
For Spanish speakers, Crime Stoppers can be reached at 888-57-PISTA. Tips can also be submitted online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org. All calls and messages to Crime Stoppers are kept confidential.
The investigation into the incident remains ongoing. The make and model of the black sedan with orange license plates are not specified. The public is reminded to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
