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Cruiser crash sends Pittsburgh police officer to hospital

Jeff Himler
By Jeff Himler
1 Min Read July 6, 2023 | 2 years Ago
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A Pittsburgh police officer was taken to a hospital after a city cruiser was involved in a crash Thursday evening in the East Allegheny neighborhood.

A city Public Safety spokeswoman said the crash happened at about 7:30 p.m., at Madison and Spring Garden avenues, while the officer was responding to a shots-fired call.

The officer was in stable condition, and no victims were located as a result of the call, the spokeswoman said.

The crash is under investigation, per department protocol.

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Jeff Himler is a TribLive reporter covering Greater Latrobe, Ligonier Valley, Mt. Pleasant Area and Derry Area school districts and their communities. He also reports on transportation issues. A journalist for more than three decades, he enjoys delving into local history. He can be reached at jhimler@triblive.com.

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