Police officer riding a bicycle struck in Northeast Philadelphia

NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA - January 23, 2013

It happened at 11:40 a.m. Wednesday in Northeast Philadelphia.

Police say the officer was riding east on Cottman Avenue when he was struck by a Lexus turning right from Cottman onto Bustleton Avenue.

The motorist did not stop.

The officer was taken to Aria Health, Torresdale Division where was listed in stable condition with a knee injury.

Police caught up with driver of the Lexus a short time later at Longshore and Castor Avenues.

An investigation is underway.

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