Motorcycle Officer Injured in Crash in Denver
DENVER, Colo. (KMGH) — A Denver Police Department motorcycle officer was injured in a crash on Thursday evening.
According to authorities, the incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of West 13th Avenue and Bannock Street while the officer was responding to a call with lights and sirens activated. Another vehicle collided with the motorcycle officer during the response.
The officer was transported to a nearby hospital; the extent of their injuries is currently unknown. The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash remained on the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
The intersection of West 13th Avenue and Bannock Street will be closed as the police conduct their investigation. Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.