2 Birmingham police officers struck during traffic stop
The wreck happened about 12:30 a.m. Thursday.
Two Birmingham police officers were transported to UAB Hospital early Thursday morning after being struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop. The incident, reported by 205focus.com, occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. in the 9700 block of Parkway East.
Incident Details
According to official reports, the officers were stationed in separate vehicles when they were hit by an oncoming motorist. Emergency responders provided immediate assistance, and both officers were taken to UAB Hospital under police escort. Authorities noted that the officers were alert and conscious at the time of transport.
Condition Update
Officer De’Rell Freeman confirmed that while the collision was serious, both officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have not yet been released. For more updates, you can follow the original coverage provided by AL.com.