THORNTON, Colo. — Police in Thornton are investigating a two-vehicle crash involving a patrol car Sunday that injured a Thornton police officer.
Police said the officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries. No other injuries were reported.
It happened at E. 104th Avenue and Washington Street, prompting an hours-long closure of the intersection.
Police said the officer was responding to a medical emergency with their lights and sirens on when the crash occurred.
Police stated that the other driver failed to yield to the emergency vehicle, resulting in the crash.
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