Police officer seriously injured on Cascade Road in South Fulton
South Fulton police officer struck by vehicle
A South Fulton Police Corporal is recovering at Grady Memorial Hospital after being struck by a vehicle while working an accident Thursday morning.
SOUTH FULTON, Ga. - A South Fulton police corporal is recovering at Grady Memorial Hospital after being struck by a vehicle while working a crash on Cascade Road Thursday morning.
What we know:
Corporal Cornelius Wood, 35, was airlifted from the scene after a Toyota Corolla hit him around 7 a.m., according to officials. The impact threw him into the air and left the car’s windshield shattered.
Officer Corneilus Wood. Courtesy photo
The incident happened around 7 a.m. along Cascade Road near Cascade Hills Drive, southeast of Fulton Industrial Boulevard.
Wood was airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital and was in serious condition, according to sources.
Police officer struck on Cascade Road
A police officer was struck by a vehicle on Cascade Road in South Fulton early Thursday morning. The officer was airlifted to a hospital. This is breaking news.
Wood was reportedly working a crash when he was struck. A white Toyota sedan with a smashed windshield was observed at the scene. Police confirmed the driver will not face charges.
What we don't know:
No word on the extent of Wood's injuries.
South Fulton police officer seriously injured
A South Fulton police officer was seriously injured when he was struck by a car on Cascade Road on Thursday morning. This is a developing story.
What they're saying:
"He was hit by a vehicle that flung him in the air to the side of the road where he suffered injuries. He was subsequently airlifted from that location and brought here to Grady," said Dr. Cedric Alexander, the city’s interim public safety director.
Alexander said Wood broke his leg and will likely need surgery. Despite the pain, he noted that Wood’s first concern was his return to duty. "When I was talking to Officer Wood, he was asking me when can I get back to work," Alexander said.
Wood's family has issued the following statement:
"We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support we’ve received during this difficult time. Our son was injured in the line of duty while serving the community he loves.
"We ask that you please keep him in your prayers as he continues to receive medical care, and we thank the South Fulton community for standing with our family.
"Out of respect for his recovery, we kindly request privacy at this time."
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