A Massachusetts State Police cruiser was struck by another vehicle Friday afternoon in Belchertown, sending both the trooper and the other driver to a local hospital for evaluation. The crash happened on North Main Street shortly before 1:30 p.m. after a vehicle entered the roadway and collided with the cruiser.
According to wwlp.com, the crash occurred when a vehicle entered the road and struck the parked or traveling cruiser on North Main Street. Belchertown EMS personnel and a State Police supervisor both responded to the scene to assist.
Trooper and Driver Both Taken for Evaluation
Both the trooper and the driver of the other vehicle were transported to a local hospital for evaluation following the crash, the station's report states. No information on their conditions has been released.
Per the same account, the cause of the crash remains under investigation. As Western Mass News also reported, the trooper had been patrolling in Belchertown at the time of the collision on North Main Street.
What Remains Unknown
Details such as the extent of any injuries, vehicle damage, or a determination of fault have not been made public as investigators continue to look into what led the other vehicle to enter the roadway and strike the cruiser. No further updates on the investigation's status have been released.
