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Fatal accidents involving police officers in Europe (2 clusters)
Police officer dies after being struck by patrol car in Alicante
A 38-year-old National Police officer died in Alicante after being struck by his own patrol vehicle. The officer, who was officially stationed in Seville, was on duty in Alicante at the time of the incident.
Authorities are currently investigating the exact circumstances of the accident to determine why the vehicle moved unexpectedly while the officer was outside the car. The investigation is focusing on potential mechanical failures, issues with the parking brake, or other factors that may have caused the vehicle to roll.