31-year-old New York police officer Carlos Olmeda is in grave condition in Brooklyn, NY following emergency surgery. Officer Olmeda was chasing robbery suspects on foot when a motorcycle struck him and sent him flying in the air. Officer Olmeda landed head first on the pavement and suffered severe head injuries as well as a broken arm and leg. Emergency surgery was performed in order to relieve pressure on officer Olmeda’s brain resulting from the accident.
People are well aware of the dangers of driving and the many causes of accidents on roadways. However, many people do not take into consideration the possibility of accidents involving a pedestrian on the side of roadways. People walking along sidewalks or parking lots or in driveways are in greater danger of being hit by a driver either not paying attention to the road or a driver who is impaired in some way. For example, drunk driving can greatly increase the possibility of a pedestrian being hit by a car.
This case demonstrates that accidents can even occur when someone crosses the street. The injuries that officer Olmeda suffered in this accident are just the tip of the iceberg in terms of the severe injuries that can occur to either a pedestrian, or in this case, a police officer crossing the street in pursuit of a suspect in a crime. In many cases, injuries can be severe enough to cause a fatality.
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