Police car hits pedestrian in Mishawaka

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By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Oct 13, 2008 at 7:12 AM EST

Story Updated: Oct 13, 2008 at 7:13 AM EST

MISHAWAKA — A man was taken to a hospital late Sunday after he was struck by a police car while crossing a street in downtown Mishawaka, police said.

According to Capt. Tim Spencer of the Mishawaka Police Department, the accident occurred shortly after 8 p.m. at the intersection of Third and Main streets.

A patrol car en route to a domestic disturbance call was headed south on Main Street, and turned left onto Third. At the same time, a male pedestrian was crossing Third headed north, and stepped into the path of the car.

The pedestrian, whose name was not released, was taken to St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The police officer, whose name was also not released, was not injured, and continued his shift. The accident remains under investigation.

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