Orlando police officer sustains minor injuries in patrol car crash on Kirkman Road, officers say

Orlando patrol car crash An Orlando police officer suffered minor injuries in a crash while responding to a call Tuesday. (WFTV Staff)

By Sarah Wilson

ORLANDO, Fla. — An Orlando police officer suffered minor injuries in a crash while responding to a call Tuesday.

Police said the officer had his patrol car lights and siren on when he made a left turn from Kirkman Road onto Major Boulevard. They said a car hit the officer’s vehicle.

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Officers said the police officer was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. The other driver was treated at the scene.

Stay tuned to Channel 9 Eyewitness News for updates.

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