Crime & Safety

Cobb Police Officer Struck By Vehicle

He was hit by another car during a traffic stop.

MARIETTA, GA -- A Cobb County police officer suffered a head injury after being struck by another car during a traffic stop.

The incident happened overnight at the intersection of Barrett Parkway and Macland Road, reports Fox 5 Atlanta.

Police said the driver tried to go around the officer’s car, but struck the patrol car and the officer instead.

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