Officer Russell Carmolingo, a 5-year veteran of the Rowan police force, was struck by a passing car while he was making a routine traffic stop on Route 322.
It happened before 10 p.m. Saturday in the 300 block of Mullica Hill Road.
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Police officer struck by vehicle in Gloucester County
A Rowan spokesperson said Carmolingo was treated at Cooper University Hospital for facial cuts and a broken facial bone.
He is expected to make a full recovery.
The driver who struck the officer did stop at the scene and has been cooperating with the investigation.
So far no charges have been filed.
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