TEMPLETON, MA (WHDH) — Authorities say a driver who struck a police officer Thursday morning in Templeton and fled has been captured.
The officer, a retired Sergeant, was working a detail when he was struck just before 9 a.m. on State Road near Crotty Avenue.
A black sedan with a broken passenger-side mirror was spotted fleeing the scene. Police say witnesses stopped to assist the officer, who was left in the roadway.
The officer was not seriously hurt and was evaluated by Templeton EMS.
The vehicle was located with assistance from Winchendon Police, who identified the driver but are not releasing the name. Charges are expected to be filed at a later date.
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