NYPD Officer Hit, Dragged by Speeding Car in Times Square

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An NYPD officer was dragged to the ground by a BMW that sped away during an attempted traffic stop in New York City's Times Square early Saturday, September 12, according to NYPD.

The incident was captured on video, which has since circulated widely on social media.

BMW driver speeds away as officer falls to ground
The incident happened at around 3 a.m. near West 46th Street and Seventh Avenue, according to the report. Police said officers were attempting to stop a silver 2020 BMW X3 that was travelling the wrong way on a one-way street.

As an officer approached the vehicle and grabbed the passenger-side door, the driver suddenly accelerated. The moving SUV dragged the officer before he fell to the ground, according to police.

Police said the officer suffered injuries to his left shoulder and knee and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. There was no immediate arrest, and the investigation into the fleeing driver remains ongoing.

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