Largo Police Officer injured after being struck by a PSTA bus

At approximately 2:10 p.m. on August 04, 2020, a Largo Police Officer responded to the area of 134th Ave. and 121st St. North for a Lost Property call.

Upon arrival, the officer made contact with a resident in the area and a large dog ran from the residence toward the officer in an aggressive manner.

While trying to create distance from the dog, the officer entered the roadway on foot and was struck by a PSTA bus.

The officer has been transported to a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries and further medical evaluation.

The dog did not bite the officer and was not injured.

This incident is actively being investigated by the Largo Police Department.