WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. --
A fire police lieutenant was struck from behind by a car near the York/Adams County line Thursday morning.
A fire police officer was directing traffic at a crash scene on Route 194 (Baltimore Pike) in Washington Township when he was struck.
He was directing traffic at a crash scene on Route 194 (Baltimore Pike) in Washington Township when he was struck by a black Ford Escort driven by an 18-year-old from Dillsburg.
The fire policeman was taken to York Hospital. He suffered at least a broken leg, state police said.
The driver of the Escort slowed when he approached the scene and tried to maneuver between the fire policeman and oncoming cars.
The 18-year-old will likely face charges, state police said.
The fire policeman, who is based in East Berlin, has been with the force for about 15 years.
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