A New Britain police officer was responding to an emergency call when his cruiser was involved in an accident with another vehicle.
October 29, 2021 – By Christine Dempsey Source Hartford Courant
A New Britain police officer was seriously injured in a crash Friday morning, said a spokeswoman for Mayor Erin Stewart.
The collision happened about 7 a.m. at Chestnut Street and the Harry S. Truman Overpass when he was responding to an emergency call. He had his emergency lights and siren on and was struck by another vehicle, said Rachel Zaniewski, public affairs specialist.
The officer was taken to an area hospital, as was other vehicle’s driver. Police said the other driver’s injuries were minor, according to Zaniewski.
The police department’s Traffic Safety Bureau is investigating the crash, she said. Anyone who saw it is asked to call Sgt. Joseph Torrente at 860-826-3071.
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