A Prince George’s County, Maryland, police officer has been hospitalized after being dragged by a runaway car Sunday, police said.
A police spokesman characterized the officer’s injuries as non-life-threatening.
The incident occurred just after 9:30 p.m. on Cindy Lane near Central Avenue.
Police said a suspect’s car dragged the officer along the road after the officer made a traffic stop on the vehicle.
The suspect was arrested, and a hand gun was recovered during the arrest, police said.
Below is a map of where the incident occurred.
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