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Philadelphia police officer injured after driver hits parked cars in Germantown
By Samantha R. Patel
Philadelphia officer hit by driver in stolen car in East Germantown, police say
Samantha R. Patel
Samantha R. Patel
Reporter · King of Prussia, PA
Samantha has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from West Chester University and has spent the last 4 years covering community issues for the King of Prussia Community Bulletin. She is particularly interested in community activism and local events, striving to highlight the voices that often go unheard. Her work is driven by a commitment to storytelling that fosters connection.
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A Philadelphia police officer was struck by a driver in a stolen car Friday in East Germantown as officers tried to pull over the vehicle, according to authorities. It happened at Germantown and Chelten avenues around 4:50 p.m., police said. Police said two officers were trying to pull the car over when one of them was struck. The officer's injuries don't appear to be life-threatening, according to police. The driver of the alleged stolen vehicle was taken into custody, police said. This is a developing story and will be updated.
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