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Cleveland Police Officer Run over by Motorcycle in Hit-and-Run Crash

July 2, 2024

A Cleveland police officer was in stable condition after he was run over by a motorcycle that was part of a group of at least 50 dirt bikes and ATV riding "recklessly" through the city.

By Cliff Pinckard

Source cleveland.com

CLEVELAND — A police officer was hospitalized Monday night after being run over by a motorcycle which possibly was part of a large group of dirt bikes and ATVs speeding through the city.

WKYC Channel 3 reports the officer was taken to MetroHealth Medical Center after being run over by the motorcycle at the intersection of West 25th Street and Detroit Avenue, near the Detroit-Superior Bridge. The officer reportedly was in stable condition.

The driver of the motorcycle sped off after the incident. Police tell WKYC that a group of at least 50 dirt bikes and ATVS were riding “recklessly” through the city.

No arrests have been made and no other details were available late Monday night.

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