On Wednesday night, March 16, a City of Poughkeepsie police officer was injured in a head on collision.
According to City of Poughkeepsie Police, the accident happened at around 7 p.m. at the intersection of Main and North/South Bridge streets. The unnamed police officer was on patrol, heading east on Main but not responding to an emergency. At the same time, a vehicle was travelling downhill west on main when the driver lost control, possibly due to the slick road following rain.
The cruiser was struck head on. The female driver and male passenger did not appear to be injured and both declined medical assistance. The police offer was transported to a local hospital for evaluation although his injuries are not thought to be serious.
It is not expected that any charges will be brought in relation to the accident, but it is still under investigation.
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