One in Custody After Crash Involving Officer in St. Joseph County
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — A suspect is in custody following a collision with a police vehicle Saturday night on Ironwood Road.
According to authorities, an officer was traveling southbound on Ironwood when another vehicle attempted to turn onto Dunn Road, pulling out in front of the officer and causing a collision. The driver of the other vehicle fled the scene but was later apprehended at a nearby residence.
Police suspect that alcohol may have been a contributing factor in the crash. The officer involved sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No fatalities have been reported.
The investigation into the incident remains active.