Officer Hospitalized after Vehicle Accident on Interstate 90 [Sammamish, WA]
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Patrol Car Accident near Sammamish Parkway Injured an Officer
SAMMAMISH, WA (August 7, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, an officer was injured after a vehicle accident on Interstate 90.
According to the Washington State Patrol, it happened just after 3:00 a.m., July 29th.
The accident occurred in the eastbound lanes near West Lake Sammamish Parkway.
Investigation showed that the patrol car was sitting on the shoulder when the vehicle veered on the shoulder and struck them.
Furthermore, the officer suffered minor injuries and authorities transported the victim to the hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile, the driver declined medical treatment from the paramedics.
Consequently, the police did not suspect impairment as the factor of the vehicle accident on Interstate 90 and further investigation is still underway.
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