Stolen car hits Philadelphia police cruiser during traffic stop; suspect apprehended

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A suspect has been arrested after a stolen vehicle struck a Philadelphia police car Saturday night.

The incident happened around 9 p.m. along Broad Street and Susquehanna Avenue.

Authorities say a police officer was conducting a traffic stop when the police car was struck.

The other vehicle, reported stolen, fled the scene.

Investigators later found the car abandoned at North Orkney Street and West Cumberland Street.

From there, officers say a suspect fled the area on foot.

The suspect was later apprehended on Lawrence Street.

Police said the officer who was inside the vehicle when it was struck was not injured.

It is not yet known who the suspect is or what caused the collision.