Belleville Police Officer Struck By Vehicle During Ex-Mayor's Wake

A Belleville police officer was hospitalized after the officer was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.

An officer directing traffic near Megaro Memorial Home for late Mayor Ray Kimble's funeral in Belleville was hospitalized after being struck by a car.
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Paul Milo

07/24/2019 5:43 p.m.

The officer was struck around 4 p.m. near Union Avenue and Little Street, while on a traffic detail for late Mayor Ray Kimble's funeral, NorthJersey.com reports.

The driver stayed at the scene and the officer sustained non life-threatening injuries.

Visitation was scheduled Wednesday at Megaro Memorial Home on Union Avenue, according to Kimble's obituary. He died this week at 80 years old.

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