Officer Hospitalized When Police Cruisers Crash In Maryland Intersection

A pair of police cruisers were accidentally involved in a crash near a busy Prince George's County intersection on Wednesday afternoon.

Hyattsville Police cruisers were involved in the crash
Photo Credit: *Hyattsville PD*

The crash was reported in the intersection of East-West Highway and Belcrest Road in Hyattsville
Photo Credit: *Google Maps street view*

Zak Failla

06/21/2023 4:45 p.m.

Shortly before 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, an alert was issued by the Hyattsville Police Department after two cruisers struck each other at the intersection of East-West Highway and Belcrest Road, officials say.

One officer suffered undisclosed injuries and was taken to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation.

The cruisers have since been removed by tow trucks, according to the department after traffic was temporarily tied up.

It is unclear what caused the cruisers to crash.

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