Howard Co. Officer Injured In Crash In Columbia
COLUMBIA, Md. (AP) -- Howard County Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash in Columbia that has injured a county officer.
Police say Christopher Calcaterra, 26, was traveling in a marked police vehicle about 6 p.m. Monday when his cruiser was struck by a Honda Odyssey at the intersection of Freetown and Quarterstaff roads. Officials say Calcaterra was trapped briefly in the vehicle and was later taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Police say the 17-year-old driver of the Honda was traveling with two young children at the time of the accident. No one was injured.
Police say a preliminary investigation reveals the teen did not stop at a stop sign while approaching Freetown Road, which contributed to the crash.
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