US Park Police helicopter lands on DC freeway to rescue motorcycle officer after accident

A United States Park Police motorbike officer crashed on I-395 in Washington, D.C. early Wednesday night, prompting a rescue on the freeway from a department-owned helicopter.

USPP informed Fox Information the motorbike officer was concerned in a crash within the space of Maine Avenue and I-395 round 6:30 p.m.

A USPP Eagle helicopter responded to move the officer to obtain remedy for what the company described as non-life-threatening accidents.

Video shot by a driver on the freeway exhibits the helicopter landed on the freeway with a heavy police presence.

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The rescue brought on quite a few visitors delays. USPP stated no different automobiles had been concerned within the crash.

USPP officers with the division’s Bike Unit are required to experience year-round. The Unit works intently with the U.S. Secret Service, the Metropolitan Police Division for the District of Columbia, and the State Division to coordinate escort duties for the president and vp.

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The power presently has 20 assigned motorbike officers, two sergeants, and one lieutenant within the Washington, D.C. metro space and 4 assigned motorbike officers within the San Francisco Area Workplace.