Detroit Officer Dragged By Vehicle, Police Search For Suspect

(CBS DETROIT) -- Police are searching for a suspect after an officer was struck and dragged by a vehicle Monday morning.

Detroit police say the officer was investigating an organized street race at the intersection of Bagley and Vermont streets in Corktown. The officer approached the driver of a Ford Mustang and opened the door to pull the driver out.

Police say the driver put the car in reverse and drove into a fence, dragging the officer.

The officer is expected to be OK.

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