Dashcam video catches tire slamming into Pennsylvania police car

The camera was recording as the glass was shattered by the impact.

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Dashcam video catches tire slamming into police car
A pickup truck lost a tire, which then rolled down the road and smashed directly into their cruiser's windshield.

SPRING TWP., Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Police officers in Pennsylvania were caught by surprise while monitoring traffic on Monday.

A pickup truck lost a tire, which then rolled down the road and smashed directly into their cruiser's windshield.

The dashcam was recording as the glass was shattered by the impact.

This happened in the 1300 block of Zion Road in Spring Township, Centre County.

The officers were inside the vehicle at the time but were not injured.

The pickup truck driver also escaped the incident unharmed.

The department said the tire launched off the patrol car after impact and avoided hitting any other vehicles.