The crash took place in New Haven County around 4:45 p.m., Tuesday, May 17 in Milford near Anderson and Merwin avenues when the trooper allegedly "failed to obey a traffic signal," said Officer MariLisa Anania, of the Milford Police.
The trooper, who was not named, suffered minor injuries and was transported to a hospital, Anania said.
The driver of the second vehicle was not injured.
The trooper was found at fault in the crash, Anania said.
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