Crime & Safety
Trooper's Car Hit When Driver Doesn't Move Over: Watch
Maryland State Police say an officer had a close call in Silver Spring and they need tips on the hit-and-run called in to Rockville Barrack.
A Maryland State Police officer about to arrest a drunk driver in Silver Spring was not injured when his car was sideswiped by another vehicle that didn’t stop, authorities say.
The close call – captured on dash-cam -- has authorities asking the public to contact the Rockville Barrack if they have any leads on the hit-and-run driver.
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Flowers-Jackson had stopped a DUI suspect about 3 p.m. Saturday on eastbound
Interstate 495 at Route 650 (New Hampshire Avenue) in Silver Spring.
He was about to make the arrest a drunk driver when a vehicle traveling in the slow lane slammed into his patrol car on the shoulder. The driver of that vehicle fled the scene.
Find out what's happening in Rockvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Callers who saw the incident can remain anonymous and are asked to contact the Rockville Barrack at (301) 424-2101.
»See the Maryland State Patrol video below.
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