A U.S. Park Police officer was seriously injured in an incident on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway early Saturday. The officer was participating in a traffic investigation related to a disabled vehicle when the accident occurred.
Incident Details
The collision happened shortly after 3 a.m. on the northbound lanes of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, near Route 410. Following the incident, the roadway was temporarily closed to facilitate an investigation.
The officer was struck by a vehicle while outside his patrol cruiser. Emergency responders transported him to a local hospital via helicopter. Fortunately, his injuries were classified as non-life-threatening, and he was discharged later that evening.
Arrests and Investigation
Authorities reported that both the driver of the vehicle that struck the officer and the driver of the disabled vehicle were arrested. The arrests were made due to suspicions of impaired driving.
- Officer’s Condition: Critically injured but later discharged.
- Time of Incident: Shortly after 3 a.m.
- Location: Northbound lanes of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway near Route 410.
- Drivers Arrested: Both involved in the incident.
Officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. The patrol vehicle involved sustained damage and was towed from the scene.
The roadway has since reopened to traffic. Updates on this developing story are expected, and further information will be provided as it becomes available.
