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DC officer allegedly struck during ATV hit-and-run

By Tadiwos Abedje

A person driving an ATV struck a D.C. police officer and left the scene Saturday night in Northwest, according to authorities.

The crash happened at around 8:15 p.m. near the intersection of 15th and U streets, D.C. police said.

After striking the officer, the ATV driver left the scene.

The officer, who was conscious and breathing, was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.

Police are looking for a blue and black ATV that officials believe was operated by a male driver.

Below is a map of where the crash took place:

Map of where the police officer was hit by an ATV operator in Northwest DC
(Courtesy Google Maps)

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