The collision occurred at 9:15 a.m. at the intersection of Southbridge and Auburn streets, police said.
Ryan McColl, 23, of Lunenburg, allegedly ran a red light at the intersection, according to the Worcester Telegram and Gazette. McColl allegedly told police that solar glare prevented him from seeing that the light was red. He was cited for failing to stop at a red light.
Det. Eric Dyson was driving the cruiser that was hit.
Dyson and the lone passenger in McColl’s vehicle were treated for injuries, but are expected to be “OK,” the police said.
The accident is under investigation.
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