Phoenix officer injured after being hit by another driver near 7th Ave and Indian School
A Phoenix police officer was injured Monday night when another driver crashed into a patrol vehicle.Just before 6:30 p.m., officers were in the area of 7th Avenue and Heatherbrae Drive, north of Indian School Road, when a car traveling in the opposite direction collided with the patrol vehicle.Officials say one officer received serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. A second officer was taken to a hospital for "precautionary reasons."The driver of the other car did not need to go to a hospital.During a preliminary investigation, detectives believe the driver of the car lost control and swerved left of the center lane, striking the patrol car.Police say impairment is not believed to be a factor; however, speed may be.The driver was detained, and potential charges may be determined following the investigation.
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