St. Petersburg Police Officer Stable After Her Parked Patrol Car Was Struck
At approximately 9:17 p.m. on Monday, August 27, 2018, a patrol officer was assisting the Fire department and Duke Energy while they repaired some downed power lines.
The St. Petersburg Police officer was inside her parked patrol car with her lights activated at Melrose Ave S. and 31st Street to divert traffic.
The driver of a Lexus sedan, 66 year-old Harry Fields, crashed into the parked patrol car.
The police officer was extricated and suffered non life-threatening injuries. She is hospitalized in stable condition.
The investigation continues and charges are pending.