2 police officers injured by driver trying to evade authorities in Garden City
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. -- Two officers were hurt by a driver trying to evade authorities Friday in Nassau County, according to police.
It started when police responded to a disturbance at Jericho Turnpike and Sixth Avenue in Garden City.
Police said the suspect drove off when officers approached.
One officer was struck by the car and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Another officer was injured when the driver crashed into a police car at Stewart Avenue and Lincoln Street.
The suspect was taken into custody.
