Pedestrian hospitalized after being hit by marked police car, Dallas police investigating
DALLAS — Dallas police are investigating a pedestrian being hit by a marked squad car Monday night.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia said an officer was driving on Elam Rd. approaching Cedarcliff Dr., responding to a disturbance call without lights or sirens. Two vehicles were attempting left turns at the intersection when a female pedestrian standing in the median ran across the street and into the far-left lane where the officer was driving.
The officer struck the pedestrian.
Garcia said the officer stopped and rendered first aid. The pedestrian was taken to a hospital and is in critical condition.
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