Police Officer Struck In Connecticut Auto Accident Hit-and-Run

After pulling a vehicle over for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, a police officer was struck and injured by an on-coming vehicle.   The officer sustained  minor injuries and was released from the hospital shortly after the accident.

The dangers of a Connecticut auto accident increase as day turns into night and night turns into the early morning hours.  In this particular case, the incident occurred at 2:33am.  The driver of the vehicle that hit the police officer did not stop after the incident.

In many ways driving at night can be more dangerous then driving during the daylight hours, but there are some things you can do to help protect yourself and other drivers on the road if you do need to drive at night.

1. Obey the speed limit.  Excessive speeding is one of the worst things you can do and is one of the biggest factors of serious injuries or fatalities while behind the wheel.

2. Drive sober.  It is more likely that drivers will be under the influence of alcohol or narcotics at night which you cannot control, but you can decrease your risk of getting into an accident by either designating a driver or BEING the designated driver.

3. Always wear a seatbelt.  While a seatbelt may not decrease your chances of getting into an accident it will certainly improve your chances of reducing the damage done by an accident.

4. Skip the high beams.  While high beams can be useful in certain situations they can also be blinding for on-coming traffic.  If a car is coming in your direction, flip your high beams off to avoid risking becoming a hazard for the on-coming vehicle.

No matter the time of day it is always important that if you see a vehicle pulled over the side of the road or a police officer having pulled a vehicle over that you move over and stay as far away from that vehicle as possible.  Moving over is one of the best things you can do to avoid a Connecticut auto accident when there is a distressed vehicle on the side of the road.

If you are out on the road at night and have followed all of these safety precautions and yet are still involved in an accident, you may need an attorney to help review your case.  Our experienced attorneys can work with you to protect your long-term interests.