Miami police officer in hospital after being struck by car

Officer sent to hospital with leg injuries

MIAMI – A Miami Police officer is in the hospital after two people in a Nissan Altima attempted to flee when he pulled them over Tuesday night.

According to investigators, the officer tried to stop the car when the driver sped away, striking the officer.

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After a brief chase by other officers, the Altima crashed into a building on NE 2nd Avenue near 28th Street.

The injured officer was taken to an area hospital with leg injuries, investigators said.

A portion of NE 2nd Avenue was closed to traffic as of late Tuesday.