Death – Obituary – Accident and Crime News : Fort Collins, Colo. – An officer from the Fort Collins Police Services was involved in a crash while responding to another accident on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred at the intersection of West Mulberry Street and South Howes Street at around 2:11 p.m.
According to authorities, the officer was traveling eastbound on Mulberry Street when they collided with a red Honda CR-V that was heading southbound on Howes Street. The impact caused the Honda to end up on the southeast corner of the intersection, while the police car slid into a white Ford Transit van that was stopped on Howes Street facing northbound.
Both the driver of the Honda, an adult female, and the police officer were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. At the time of the crash, the officer was in a marked police unit and responding with lights and sirens activated, indicating an emergent situation.
The Fort Collins Police CRASH (Collision Reconstruction and Scene Handling) Team is currently investigating the crash. As a result of the incident, the eastbound lanes of Mulberry Street between Meldrum and Howes streets were closed for approximately five hours while investigators processed the scene.
The investigation is still ongoing, and anyone who has information about the crash and has not yet spoken to the police is urged to contact Officer Phillip Morris at 970-416-1165.
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In conclusion, a Fort Collins police officer was involved in a crash while responding to another accident. Both the officer and the driver of the other vehicle sustained minor injuries and were taken to the hospital. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to come forward. Additionally, Denver7 is seeking suggestions from the public for future news coverage.