Police Investigate Officer-Involved Crash
DENVER (CBS4)- Police in Denver rushed to investigate an officer-involved accident during the evening commute on Thursday. The officer was struck while responding to another crash.
The accident happened at 23rd and Quebec just after 5 p.m. on Thursday.
The officer was responding to another crash with her lights and sirens on when she was hit while driving through the intersection.
Copter4 flew over the crash at the intersection where a Denver Police SUV was crashed into the median. The vehicle's front tire was bent at an awkward angle.
#TRAFFIC UPDATE: Officer-involved accident - Ofc has serious non life threatening inj. Being xported via ambulance to hospital (1/2)
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) February 13, 2015
Denver Police tweeted that the officer was rushed to Denver Health with serious but non-life threatening injuries. She was treated and released Thursday evening.
There was one other vehicle involved. The other driver is expected to be okay.
A Denver Fire Engine and two ambulances were also at the scene.
Traffic was rerouted around the intersection during investigation and cleanup.
It is unclear whether any charges will be filed.