Police officer who hit cow with patrol car in Staines removed from frontline duties - Sky News

A police officer who hit a cow with a patrol car in Staines has been removed from frontline duties, Surrey Police has confirmed. The incident happened on the A30 near Staines on Friday morning, with the officer suffering minor injuries. The cow, which was part of a herd that escaped from a nearby farm, was killed in the collision. Surrey Police are investigating the incident, and the officer is assisting with the investigation. The force has also launched an internal investigation into the incident. In a statement, Surrey Police said: "An officer was involved in a collision with a cow on the A30 near Staines on Friday morning. The officer sustained minor injuries. The cow was sadly killed. An internal investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision." The incident has caused widespread concern on social media, with many people expressing their sympathy for the officer and the cow. Some people have also questioned why the officer was driving so fast that they were unable to avoid the cow. However, Surrey Police have said that the officer was driving at a safe speed, and that they are unable to comment further while the investigation is ongoing. The incident is a reminder of the dangers faced by police officers on a daily basis, and the importance of driving safely. It is also a reminder of the importance of keeping animals safe, and the need for farmers to take steps to prevent their animals from escaping.

Summary

"A police officer in Surrey was involved in a collision with a cow that escaped from a nearby farm. The officer sustained minor injuries and the cow was killed. The incident is under investigation, and the officer has been removed from frontline duties. This incident highlights the dangers faced by police officers and the importance of safe driving practices."

Updated at: 06.18.2024