Mpls. Police Officer Injured In Multi-Car Crash On I-35W
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A Minneapolis Police squad car was involved in a multi-vehicle crash early Saturday morning on Interstate 35W.
Police say the crash happened just after 2 a.m. on the freeway between 35th and 36th streets.
An officer, working overtime on what police call the "DWI shift," had pulled over a vehicle on the right shoulder.
Before the officer exited his squad, he was hit from behind by another driver, sending the squad into the back of the vehicle that had just pulled over.
The car that struck the squad came to a stop in the center lane of traffic on I-35W, and was soon struck by another vehicle.
Police say four people, including the officer, all suffered minor injuries and were taken to Hennepin County Medical Center.
The driver who hit the squad car was arrested, and authorities are awaiting the results of a blood draw.
The Minnesota State Patrol is assisting in the investigation.