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A police officer with the Fairfax County Police Department had a narrow escape after a car spun out of control and crashed into a stationary vehicle during a routine traffic stop.
The video, which has been going viral on social media, shows an officer talking to the driver of a vehicle during a traffic stop.
A speeding car, coming from the opposite side of the highway, loses control, spins out and comes crashing towards the officer. He was able to jump out of the way at the last moment.
Although there were no fatalities, five people including the police officer sustained minor injuries and were taken to hospital.
The driver of the car that crashed has been charged with reckless driving.
In a statement, the Fairfax County Police Department said, "We are relieved this crash did not result in a tragedy. This is an important reminder that life can change in an instant.
It is the driver's responsibility to drive safely. Parents and guardians should consider using this video as an opportunity to have a conversation with their teen drivers about how their driving behaviour can affect the lives of others. We are committed to traffic safety and will continue to enforce traffic laws and educate drivers in an attempt to curb the senseless loss of life that occurs during preventable fatal crashes."
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