A police officer was injured Wednesday trying to get out of the way of a motorist who fled authorities during a traffic stop in New York City on Wednesday, police said.
The incident occurred around 30th Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan around 4:55 p.m., the NYPD told Fox News Digital. Officers attempting to conduct a traffic stop of a black sedan when the driver tried to flee, authorities said.
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NYPD officers move to dodge a vehicle backing in their direction Wednesday in New York City. (Courtesy of Alfredo Mota)
Video of the incident appears to show the driver backing up and hitting a vehicle and then pulling forward and striking another vehicle. The driver then backs up and two officers are seen quickly getting out of the way.
One officer was injured trying to avert the suspect vehicle but was in stable condition, the NYPD said.
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The officer was in stable condition. The driver fled the scene and no arrests have been made. A police spokesperson said no shots were fired and no other injuries were reported.
