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Virginia officer barely escapes getting pummeled by speeding car during traffic stop

Posted at 5:26 PM, May 03, 2023
and last updated 2023-05-03 20:02:15-04

It's a video you have to see to believe, and we have to start by saying everyone is OK.

A Virginia officer narrowly avoided being hit by a teen driver going nearly 120 mph.

A dash camera captured the entire incident.

You can see the officer standing next to a car during a traffic stop when another vehicle comes across the median and smashes into the car.

The officer barely manages to jump out of the way.

Both drivers and the officer were treated for minor injuries.

The teen was charged with reckless driving.

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