Two Conover police officers were hit by a car while working a driver's-license checkpoint just before 12:30 a.m. yesterday, leaving both hurt but expected to recover. The crash happened near County Home Road NW and 13th Street NW, according to city police.
What happened
Conover Police Chief Robert Houston said the officers were taken to Catawba Valley Medical Center with injuries that were not considered life threatening, and both have since been released. Investigators say the vehicle that struck them was a 2011 Ford Fusion, though the driver has not been publicly identified. Officials have not yet said whether any charges will be filed, as reported by WCNC.
Department response and mutual aid
Chief Houston said neighboring agencies were called in to secure the scene and help with the investigation, including Newton police, the Catawba County Sheriff's Office and the State Highway Patrol. According to the Conover Police Department's website, the agency is CALEA accredited and operates with a relatively small roster, a setup that helps explain why mutual aid is often tapped when major incidents unfold.
Investigation
Police say the crash remains under active investigation and are asking anyone with information to contact the department. As noted by WCNC, authorities have not released the driver's identity and no decision on charges had been announced.
