Shocking footage has emerged from China of a driver hitting a police officer at high speed after reportedly pressing the accelerator by mistake. <br /><br />In the footage, captured in Dandong, Liaoning Province on April 16, the out-of-control car knocks down the police officer who was guiding traffic in the middle of a road.<br /><br />After hitting the man the car crashed into three vehicles before stopping on the pavement. <br /><br />According to local news, three people suffered minor injuries including the police officer.<br /><br />The driver was arrested and the case is under further investigation.