Philadelphia Officer Injured in East Germantown Vehicle Incident

Police responded at about 4:50 p.m. on October 30 to Germantown and Chelten avenues in East Germantown after a vehicle struck several parked cars and an officer was hit, police said.

Two officers were trying to stop the vehicle when one was struck. Police said the car was stolen and that the officer’s injuries did not appear to be life-threatening. The officer was being taken to a hospital.

Two people were taken into custody. Police said the person behind the wheel of the reportedly stolen car was among them.

Germantown Avenue was closed in the area while police investigated. Authorities had not immediately provided further details about the incident or the officer’s condition.