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LAPD motorcycle officer hurt in Palisades hit-and-run

MERCEDESLAPDOFF-nbc4.jpgA dark or silver Mercedes-Benz struck an LAPD officer and his motorcycle on Pacific Coast Highway at Sunset a little before 8 p.m. tonight. The officer was taken to UCLA with non-life threatening injuries. Police are looking for surveillance videos that will point them to the driver. The Mercedes was last seen speeding north on PCH, according to the LAPD. The license plate is believed to be 6YIP620.

NBC 4 reports that video shows the driver get out to check the damage on his car, but he rendered no aid to the injured officer before driving away.

NBC 4 video grab


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