A bizarre video captures the moment a Virginia police officer narrowly avoided colliding with an out-of-control vehicle during a traffic check on Monday.
The Fairfax County Police released a video showing a speeding automobile slamming into a car that was stopped on the shoulder and crossing multiple lanes of traffic.
As he ran out of the way, a police officer was clipped, resulting in minor injuries.
According to authorities, a 17-year-old driver traveling in the opposite direction at a fast speed lost control of the vehicle and slammed into the stopped vehicle on the side of Fairfax County Parkway close to Braddock Road.
Below you can see a clip of the incident:
Police in Fairfax County, Virginia released a terrifying video that shows a police officer's extremely close call with an out-of-control car during a routine traffic stop. Remarkably, everyone escaped with minor injuries. pic.twitter.com/OPXPeJwN0N
— CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) May 2, 2023
Non-life-threatening injuries were experienced by all parties involved.
The 17-year-old was accused of driving recklessly.
“The Fairfax County Police Department is relieved that this crash did not result in a tragedy,” Fairfax County Police said. “This is an important reminder that life can change in an instant. It is the driver’s responsibility to drive safely and arrive safely. Parents and guardians should consider using this video as an opportunity to have a conversation with their teen drivers about how their driving behavior can affect the lives of others.”
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