The Brief
- A Clayton County police officer was injured Wednesday afternoon after being dragged by a car during a traffic stop.
- Investigators said the driver sped away from the stop near Garden Walk Boulevard and Medical Center Drive, pulling the officer along with the car.
- The officer was taken to a local hospital with reported minor injuries to their head and body.
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. – A Clayton County police officer was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a driver took off during a traffic stop, dragging the officer alongside the vehicle, authorities announced.
What we know:
According to the Clayton County Police Department, the incident happened around 2:15 p.m. at the intersection of Garden Walk Boulevard and Medical Center Drive, which is near Charles R. Drew High School. …