By: Jeff Sommes
Late Sunday night, a Newark police officer sustained non-fatal injuries following a collision at the intersection of 16th Avenue and South 10th Street.
According to a preliminary investigation, the incident occurred around 10 p.m. and prompted a swift response from emergency responders.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered a damaged police cruiser and one of their fellow officers injured. The injured cop was promptly transported to University Hospital for medical attention, and fortunately, their injuries were not life-threatening.
An investigation is now underway to determine the cause of the crash. It has been confirmed that at least one other vehicle was involved in the collision.
As the investigation progresses, Newark authorities are working to uncover the circumstances that led to this crash.