PPD officer hit by car in North Philadelphia

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PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia Police officer was injured after being hit by a car in North Philadelphia on Halloween.

What we know:

The crash happened around 5 p.m. on Saturday, near the 300 block of East Erie Avenue. 

First responders took the injured officer to Temple University Hospital, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. Officials said the officer is expected to be treated and released.

What we don’t know:

The Philadelphia Police Department is still investigating the incident. The injured officer was not identified, but PPD said they were assigned to the 24th District.

PPD did not share any information about what might have caused the crash, what the officer was doing at the time of the crash, or details about the vehicle or vehicles involved in the crash.