Philadelphia officer injured after crash on Roosevelt Boulevard in Rhawnhurst: police

Officer involved in car crash on Roosevelt Boulevard in Rhawnhurst: police

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Philadelphia police officer is expected to be OK after a crash on Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue Wednesday afternoon in the city's Rhawnhurst neighborhood.

Police said the officer was driving a police car eastbound on Cottman Avenue when they were hit by a green Honda Accord around 1:35 p.m.

The officer was taken to Aria Hospital by the fire department medics and officials say the officer is expected to be treated and released.

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Taleisha Newbill

Taleisha Newbill is a digital content producer at CBS News Philadelphia. Taleisha has previously worked at NBC affiliate WOWT and FOX 42/KPTM in Omaha, Nebraska. She covers breaking news, crime, entertainment, and feel-good stories.