Florida Officer Hits Two Pedestrians Lying on Road Watching Lunar Eclipse: Reports

Florida Officer Hits Two Pedestrians Lying on Road Watching Lunar Eclipse: Reports
The Moon is seen during a lunar eclipse in Helsinki, Finland, on Jan. 21, 2019. Lehtikuva/Jussi Nukari/Reuters
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A police officer in Florida reportedly hit two pedestrians who were lying face-up on a dark road and were apparently watching the lunar eclipse.

The West Palm Beach Police Department said the officer is now on paid administrative leave after the Jan. 20 incident that took place at around 11:30 p.m., WPTV reported.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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