Vehicle Crashes Into Police Car, Injuring Two Officers in Nassau County
EAST MASSAPEQUA, NY – Two Nassau County Police officers were injured Saturday evening after being struck by a vehicle while outside of their patrol car on Sunrise Highway.
According to authorities, a Honda CRV was traveling eastbound on Sunrise Highway near East Chestnut Street just after 7:30 PM when it collided with an unmarked police vehicle on the side of the road near Sunrise Mall. The rear-end impact sent the police car careening into the two officers, who were standing outside the vehicle at the time.
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First responders arrived quickly at the scene, and the injured officers were transported to a nearby hospital with a police escort. Officials have confirmed that both officers sustained only minor injuries.
A third individual, identified as a civilian, also sustained minor injuries from the collision and was treated at the scene.
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As a result of the crash, all eastbound lanes of Sunrise Highway were temporarily closed while investigators processed the scene.
It remains unclear what led the driver to leave the roadway, and authorities have not yet disclosed whether charges will be filed.
The investigation is ongoing.
