PHOENIX — A Phoenix police officer was injured Monday night when another driver crashed into a patrol vehicle.
Just before 6:30 p.m., officers were in the area of 7th Avenue and Heatherbrae Drive, north of Indian School Road, when a car traveling in the opposite direction collided with the patrol vehicle.
Officials say one officer received serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. A second officer was taken to a hospital for "precautionary reasons."
The driver of the other car did not need to go to a hospital.
During a preliminary investigation, detectives believe the driver of the car lost control and swerved left of the center lane, striking the patrol car.
Police say impairment is not believed to be a factor; however, speed may be.
The driver was detained, and potential charges may be determined following the investigation.
