Minn. State Patrol: 10 Squad Vehicles Have Been Struck Since Feb. 1
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- The Minnesota State Patrol is reminding motorists to slow down and move over for squad cars on the side of the road.
On Tuesday, the state patrol said 10 squad cars have been struck, with five involving injuries, since the beginning of February.
9 State Patrol squads have been hit by passing motorists in the month of February. Of those 9 crashes, 5 involved injuries. Move over when you see flashing lights. If you can't move over, slow down! #ItsTheLaw pic.twitter.com/uXNSFf9Z9Y
— MN State Patrol (@MnDPS_MSP) February 11, 2019
The state patrol later updated the numbers in a tweet.
Another State Patrol squad was hit within the last hour. The trooper is OK. That makes 10 squads hit since Feb. 1. #MoveOver when you see flashing lights. #ItsTheLaw. If you can't move over, slow WAY down.
— MN State Patrol (@MnDPS_MSP) February 12, 2019