South Sioux City officer struck by fleeing suspect's car

A pursuit that began in Nebraska stretched into Iowa, where a passenger and a car were recovered, but the driver was not.

April 19, 2021Updated: September 25, 2021
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. -- An officer in northeast Nebraska escaped serious injury after being hit by a fleeing car.

Authorities say a South Sioux City police officer saw two suspects attempting to steal a catalytic converter from a car at a local business early Monday morning.

Police say the suspect refused to cooperate and ran to a car. During the confrontation, an officer was hit by the car as the suspect tried to leave.

A pursuit began and went into Iowa.

The car and passenger, 24-year-old Zachary Broken Leg, were recovered immediately. Authorities say the driver was found Monday afternoon hiding under a tree near a creek about a half-mile south of the crash where the pursuit ended.

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