Pasadena Police Department officer hurt in crash

by: Cameron Kiszla, with reporting by Sam Bader

Posted: Might 27, 2022 / 04:25 PM PDT

Up to date: Might 27, 2022 / 09:38 PM PDT

A Pasadena police officer was injured in a site visitors crash on Friday afternoon, officers stated.

The crash occurred at Colorado Boulevard and Oak Avenue round 3:15 p.m., metropolis spokesperson Lisa Derderian stated.

Aerial footage from Sky5 confirmed what gave the impression to be a police motorbike that collided with a crimson compact automobile, which police later recognized as a 2021 Hyundai Sonata.

“Preliminarily it seems that the motor officer collided with the Hyundai as the motive force of the Hyundai was making an attempt to make a left flip onto Colorado Blvd. from Oak Ave.,” police stated in a press launch.

Derderian stated the officer suffered severe accidents and was transported to a neighborhood hospital.

Police later stated the accidents usually are not life-threatening.

The Pasadena Fireplace Division stated site visitors within the space will likely be impacted for “a number of hours” and inspired the general public to keep away from the realm.

No additional particulars had been instantly accessible.

Anybody with info is requested to name Lt. Sam de Sylva at 626-744-7415 or the watch commander at 626-744-4620.