ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — One person is in custody following a crash involving a police officer on Saturday night.
According to authorities, the incident occurred as an officer was traveling south on Ironwood Drive. A vehicle attempted to turn onto Dunn Road and collided with the police car. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene but was later found at a nearby residence.
The individual was taken into custody and police suspect alcohol may have influenced the crash. The officer was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
The investigation is ongoing.