SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say a Springfield police officer was hurt when a motorist hit his patrol car while he was inside. KEZI-TV reports according to the Springfield Police Department, the officer was responding to a different vehicle crash when a motorist failed to stop at a stop sign and hit the side of the police car. Police say the driver then drove away. Authorities say the officer was trapped by an airbag but used an emergency tool to free himself. He was hospitalized and treated for minor injuries. Police say witness followed the person’s vehicle and told officials where the driver parked and ran. Once located, police said the driver tried to escape before being arrested.
Police officer hurt when driver hits patrol car
