ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — One person is in custody following a collision involving a police officer on Saturday night.
According to authorities, the incident occurred when an officer was traveling south on Ironwood at approximately 8:00 p.m. Another vehicle turned onto Dunn Road, pulling in front of the officer and causing a collision.
The driver of the vehicle fled the scene but was later apprehended at a nearby residence. Police suspect that alcohol may have contributed to the crash.
The officer was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.