Officer injured after motorcycle crash involving dirt bike in Northeast Philadelphia, police say - CBS Philadelphia

By Taleisha Newbill, Ben Payne

Updated on: November 6, 2024 / 11:28 PM EST / CBS Philadelphia

A suspect driving an illegal dirt bike was taken into custody after colliding with a Philadelphia Highway Patrol officer and attempting to flee in Northeast Philly on Wednesday night, police said.

The crash happened in the area of Leon and Stanwood streets after 9:30 p.m.

Police said the highway patrol officer was heading west on Stanwood and Leon streets when the 22-year-old suspect driving the dirt bike went through a stop sign at a high rate of speed and struck the officer.

The 22-year-old tried to get away, but police said a neighbor helped the officer take the suspect into custody.

Both the officer and suspect were placed in stable condition at the hospital.

Taleisha Newbill is a digital content producer at CBS Philadelphia. Taleisha has previously worked at NBC affiliate WOWT and FOX 42/KPTM in Omaha, Nebraska. She covers breaking news, crime, entertainment and feel-good stories.