Two Milwaukee police officers and a teenager were injured in a collision that occurred near 27th and Locust streets yesterday afternoon. According to a report by WISN, the crash involved an unmarked police squad car and a van. The van, which was in the process of turning, was struck by the squad car and subsequently tipped onto its side.
Following the accident, the two officers, aged 34 and 32, were promptly taken to a hospital to quickly receive medical attention. The 17-year-old driver of the van also required hospital treatment. As FOX6 News covered, while details on the extent of their injuries were not fully disclosed, it was stated that the injuries sustained by all three individuals were non-fatal.
The Milwaukee Police Department is actively conducting an investigation to unravel the specific circumstances surrounding the crash. Injuries in such incidents raise questions about vehicle safety and proper adherence to traffic regulations, especially with regards to vehicles in service of the law.
As of the last update, no further injuries apart from those sustained by the officers and the teenager have been reported. In their coverage of the event, CBS 58 confirmed that the accident's injuries were non-fatal.
