Jersey City Police Cruiser, Civilian Vehicle Damaged, Multiple Victims Injured In Crash

Two Jersey City police officers and at least one civilian were injured in a crash that sent a cruiser into a fire hydrant.

An investigation was continuing.
Photo Credit: *JCPD*

Jerry DeMarco

05/17/2024 6:25 p.m.

The vehicles collided at the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and Stegman Street at 11:15 a.m. Friday, May 17, according to Jersey City spokeswoman Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione.

It wasn't the result of a pursuit, she emphasized.

Victims said the collision triggered the police car's airbags.

The victims were taken to Jersey City Medical Center with what responders said were all minor injuries.

An investigation into the cause was continuing.

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