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Clayton County officer injured during traffic stop after driver fled
A Clayton County officer was dragged by a vehicle during a traffic stop Wednesday afternoon near Garden Walk Boulevard and Medical Center Drive. Officials said the officer was taken to a hospital with injuries described as minor, while the investigation continues.
A Clayton County police officer was taken to a hospital Wednesday after being dragged by a vehicle during a traffic stop, officials said.
Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services responded at about 2:15 p.m. to a call involving an officer near Garden Walk Boulevard and Medical Center Drive. Police Chief Kevin Roberts said the driver sped away during the stop, dragging the officer with the vehicle.
Officials described the officer’s head and body injuries as minor, though the extent of the injuries had not been confirmed. The department said it would release information about the officer’s condition, the suspect and the investigation as it becomes available.
No details about the driver or the circumstances leading to the stop were immediately released.