Crime & Safety
Rohnert Park Officer Injured In Crash With Red Light Runner: Police
A public safety officer was hurt Monday night after a patrol car was struck by a vehicle who reportedly ran a red light, authorities said.
ROHNERT PARK, CA — A public safety officer was injured in Rohnert Park after a patrol vehicle was struck by another driver who reportedly ran a red light at an intersection on Monday evening, authorities said.
Around 9:10 p.m., the officer was traveling eastbound on Rohnert Park Expressway in a marked police vehicle when the officer attempted to turn on a green arrow to drive north on State Farm Drive, the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety said.
As the officer made a turn, a silver Honda sedan traveling westbound entered the intersection on Rohnert Park Expressway against a red traffic light and struck the front passenger's side of the patrol car.
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Both vehicles sustained damage and minor injuries in the crash.
The crash was still under investigation as of Tuesday. Anyone with information was urged to contact the CHP's Santa Rosa office at 707-588-1400. Callers are advised to provide the case number: #9360-2022-01759.
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