A Camas Police Department patrol car was left in ruins after a severe crash on Sunday evening, leaving an on-duty officer with minor injuries, KGW reported. The crash occurred when the patrol car, traversing eastward along Northwest Lake Road, was struck by a vehicle heading west which turned into the patrol car at the Northwest Parker Street intersection.
According to the KGW report, the impact was significant enough to total both cars. The aftermath of the collision required attention from Camas/Washougal Fire and Rescue, and Officer Handley, the officer involved, was hastily transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment and observation before being released, as noted by KATU.
The Washington State Patrol has stepped in to thoroughly investigate the circumstances of this unprecedented collision, taking the reins as the lead agency. The details surrounding the incident, in terms of potential causes and faults, remain scarce as the investigation unfolds.
In the crash's immediate aftermath, no additional details were disclosed, according to KPTV. With Washington State Patrol now at the helm, further insights are expected to emerge as they piece together the sequence of events that led to this unfortunate encounter on the roads of Camas.
