BREAKING: Officer Critically Injured in I-695 Crash, Miles from US Capitol
There was a large police, National Guard response miles from the U.S. Capitol after an officer was allegedly hit by a vehicle. A video of the scene has emerged.
A shocking scene unfolded on I-695, approximately 40 miles from the US Capitol, on Tuesday, December 23. A police and National Guard response was triggered after a vehicle allegedly struck an officer who was assisting a disabled motorist. The officer was rushed to the hospital, where their condition remains uncertain.
According to eyewitness Nick Sortor, who shared a video on social media, the officer was not moving after the incident and was carried to safety by emergency responders. The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash remained at the scene.
The DC Police Department has confirmed the incident, stating that a major crash investigation is underway and has closed all eastbound lanes of I-695. Emergency services are on the scene, with an investigation ongoing.
While initial reports suggested the incident occurred near the US Capitol, it has been clarified that the incident took place in the Baltimore area. The exact circumstances and injury details remain unclear at this time.
