Woman hit by patrol car with emergency lights activated, police say

ORLANDO, Fla. — An investigation is underway after a woman was hit by an Orlando Police patrol car.

Orlando police said the crash occurred Saturday night at the intersection of East Colonial Drive and Orange Avenue.

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According to police, a patrol unit responding to an emergency call was traveling with its emergency lights activated when a 27-year-old woman attempted to run across East Colonial Drive.

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The woman ran against a “Do Not Walk” signal and into the path of oncoming traffic, police said.

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She was struck by the marked patrol car and was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

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This investigation is active and ongoing.

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