PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities say an Arizona highway patrol officer has been seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle on I-17 near Munds Park.
Officer Henscheid (Photo Courtesy of DPS)
Department of Public Safety duty officer Andrew Dobbins says the accident occurred early Sunday morning as the officer was assisting with a collision along the northbound lane.
He says road conditions were icy and several vehicles became involved in a multi-vehicle pileup. He says other drivers were also hurt but believes the officer had the most serious injuries.
The officer, who wasn’t identified, was rushed to a hospital in Flagstaff, about 20 miles north. The patrol said Sunday morning the officer was in stable condition. Details on the vehicle that hit the officer and the number of other vehicles involved were not immediately available.
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- Accident on I-17 near Munds Park, November 29th, 2009. (Chad Black / APSN.us)
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- Accident on I-17 near Munds Park, November 29th, 2009. (Chad Black / APSN.us)
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- Accident on I-17 near Munds Park, November 29th, 2009. (Chad Black / APSN.us)
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- Accident on I-17 near Munds Park, November 29th, 2009. (Chad Black / APSN.us)
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- Accident on I-17 near Munds Park, November 29th, 2009. (Chad Black / APSN.us)
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- Officer Henscheid (Photo Courtesy of DPS)
My mom and Dad are my heroes. They were the first on this scene, while my mom called 911 my dad rendered help. He and a couple of other people liftied the vehicle that was pinning the officer, who is listed in critical, but stable condition. Then he radioed for additional help from the officer’s car. I just thought I would take this opportunity to thank some heroes, with whom we share this Earth. This time they just so happen to be my kin. Best wishes to Officer Ken Henscheid for a full recovery–thank YOU for your heroism and public service.
Very respectfully,
Andrea
The people who helped lift the car all should be thanked – My son was one of them and was the one who called for other help. He a man who would stop and do what he could for anyone. There are a lot of these kind of heroes, but this one is my hero.
Best wishes to Officer Henschied and his family.
Pat
As a retired RN and Catholic Christian, I thank God for you and your family, and your service and sacrifice to all!
You are a reminder of the preciousness, sacredness of life and the providence of God!
I keep you in thought and prayer for a speedy and full recovery!
Mary LaFrancis
Fairfield, Iowa