2 Nassau police officers hurt in crash with SUV, driver arrested

Two Nassau County police officers were hospitalized after a crash Friday morning.
Two Nassau County police officers were injured Friday morning. Photo credit Getty Images

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (1010 WINS) — Two Nassau County police officers were injured while responding to a disturbance call on Friday.

It started when police responded to the call at Jericho Turnpike and Sixth Avenue in Garden City, CBS 2 reported.

Police said the suspect drove off in an SUV when officers approached.

According to the report, one officer was hit by the SUV and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Another was hurt when the driver crashed into a police car at Stewart Avenue and Lincoln Street.

The SUV driver was reportedly taken into custody at the scene.

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