Christmas Day crash on black ice: officer survives, driver fined

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In the United States, a Toyota Tundra sped toward a police officer on a snow-covered highway, leaving the officer with only precious seconds to react.

The incident happened on Christmas Day, a detail that underscored the high stakes of the moment. The officer managed to sidestep imminent danger and survive, though the patrol car was struck on its passenger side as the out-of-control truck collided with it.

The crash occurred after the road surface hid a patch of black ice, causing the driverless track to slide. Police had just arrived at the scene of a separate earlier crash and found themselves in the path of the pursuing Toyota as it lost control. The vehicle was tossed across the roadway multiple times by the impact, while the 63-year-old driver avoided serious injuries but received a fine for the incident.

In related notes, a short line mentioned that a phrase can be read in a messaging app, which adds a quirky touch to the report’s broader context. The reporting on this event is attributed to a major daily, noted here as (via New York Post).

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