Crime & Safety
West Hartford Police Officer Involved in Accident
Accident took place in the Elmwood section of town on Wednesday afternoon.
A West Hartford police officer was involved in a motor vehicle accident in the Elmwood section of town on Wednesday, according to the town manager.
Officer Stacy Thomas was driving his cruiser in the center of Elmwood when a car pulled in front of him, according to Town Manager Ron Van Winkle.
Thomas swerved to avoid hitting the car, but drove his cruiser through a sign and a cast iron fence at the corner of Cambridge and New Britain Avenue, Van Winkle said.
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Thomas was not injured, though he was brought to the hospital for observation, Van Winkle said.
“He’s back to work,” Van Winkle said.
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The cruiser, however, was severely damaged, according to Van Winkle.
“No pedestrians were hit, but the vehicle is smashed up pretty well,” Van Winkle said.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
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