A police officer was hit by a car while conducting a check on the road near Belitsa. The incident occurred at 00:19 at the exit of the city in the direction of the village of Kraishte.
A police team stopped a car as part of a specialized operation to combat crime and the spread of drugs. The uniformed officers identified themselves in front of the driver. When attempting to carry out a check, the driver, at high speed in reverse, hit one of the police officers and left the scene.
The police later found the car, which was abandoned in the village of Eleshnitsa. The 41-year-old driver was detained after being declared wanted. He is from the village of Banya, Razlog Municipality.
The injured police officer suffered injuries to his hip and knee. Pre-trial proceedings have been initiated in the case.