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Officer struck by motorcycle during traffic stop

Thursday, March 04, 2010
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highway 4, martinez, car crash, pedestrian struck, CHP, east bay news
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MARINEZ, CA (KGO) -- A CHP officer was hit by motorcycle during a traffic stop on Highway 4 Thursday afternoon.

The officer had just pulled over a vehicle in Martinez when he noticed his patrol car was rolling away.

He tried to get back in to stop it but was struck by a motorcycle in the process.

A CHP spokesperson say the officer likely has a broken leg; the motorcyclist suffered minor injuries.

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