Police Officer Hurt in Motorcycle Accident on Oak Avenue

PASADENA, CA (June 21, 2022) – Friday afternoon, a police officer was injured in a motorcycle crash on Colorado Boulevard.

The collision occurred around 3:15 p.m., at Colorado Boulevard and Oak Avenue.

News footage from the scene shows a police motorcycle that collided with a red 2021 Hyundai Sonata.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the Hyundai driver attempted to make a left turn onto Colorado Boulevard. Consequently, the motor officer collided with the Hyundai.

As a result, the officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Paramedics eventually transported the victim to a local hospital for immediate medical treatment.

In addition, both directions of the roadway shutdown to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.

Those with further information regarding the accident are encouraged to contact the police at 626-744-7415 or the watch commander at 626-744-4620.

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