Police Vehicle Injures Woman on Crowded Wildwood Beach

A tragic incident occurred on a crowded beach in Wildwood, New Jersey, where a police officer responding to a call ran over a sunbathing woman with a Ford F-150 pickup truck. The victim, who sustained severe injuries including broken ribs, fractured vertebrae, and lung damage, was quickly aided by bystanders who lifted the vehicle off her. Witnesses described the chaotic scene, with screams alerting the officer to stop. The Wildwood Police Chief confirmed that the officer was performing his duties at the time and the incident is currently under investigation. The victim is expected to survive but remains in serious condition. The incident has raised questions about the safety protocols for police vehicles operating in crowded public spaces.