A Michigan State Police trooper was left nursing minor injuries after a collision with a Tesla SUV while responding to another crash in Monroe County. As reported by WWJ Newsradio, the incident occurred around 8:45 p.m. on Saturday, with the trooper's vehicle sporting activated emergency lights and sirens at the time of the accident.
The mishap took place at the juncture of Stewart Road and N. Telegraph Road in Frenchtown Township, when the patrol car, headed westwards, collided with the electric vehicle. Remarkably, the 52-year-old man driving the Tesla and the two passengers, a 52-year-old woman, and a 16-year-old girl were unharmed and declined medical care at the scene, according to MLive.
The trooper, whose identity wasn't disclosed, was transported to the hospital for an evaluation of the injuries sustained. At present, Michigan State Police officials have withheld details concerning the cause of the crash. Nevertheless, an investigation spearheaded by state police is ongoing as they delve into the crash's specifics. Furthermore, they are calling on individuals who witnessed the event or possess information to step forward and contact Sgt. Alex Dzagulones, said the authorities in a statement obtained by 13abc.
The site of the crash saw various emergency and law enforcement organizations join forces, including the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, City of Monroe Police Department, Monroe County Central Dispatch, and Frenchtown Township Fire Department/EMS, along with Monroe Community Ambulance (MCA) which lent a hand in managing the aftermath of the collision. At this juncture, the extent of the trooper's injuries is deemed minor, and recovery is anticipated.
