Police Officer, Another Driver Injured After Being Involved In Violent Crash In Winslow Township
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WINSLOW TOWNSHIP (CBS) -- A Winslow Township officer and another driver were injured after being involved in a violent crash in South Jersey on Friday afternoon. The accident happened on Williamstown Road, near North Grove Street, in Winslow Township.
Authorities say the police cruiser collided with another vehicle at the intersection.
BREAKING: Officer from @WinslowPolice involved in a crash this afternoon with a car and utility pole.. had to be medevaced to Cooper Hospital - we'll update when we find out more
— Cleve Bryan (@CleveBryan) February 22, 2019
The police vehicle also struck a shed, and a utility pole came down.
The officer was transported via helicopter to Cooper Hospital. The driver of the other vehicle sustained minor injuries.
Williamstown Road is currently closed. Police are asking motorists to avoid the area.
The Camden County Prosecutor's Office is investigating the crash.