Gilbert mountain bike officer struck by fleeing vehicle

PHOENIX — A Gilbert police officer was struck by a fleeing vehicle Friday night.

A mountain bike officer team was attempting to stop a suspected impaired reckless driver in the area of Stonebridge and Burk.

The driver struck one of the officers and fled the scene.

The driver, 21-year-old Michael Anthony Jones from Scottsdale, was found nearby and taken into custody.

The officer struck was taken to a local hospital, but was released the same night with no serious injuries.

The officer’s name was not disclosed.

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