Motorist strikes Lawrence Police Department vehicle; officer hospitalized

LAWRENCE, Ind. (WISH) — A motorist was taken into custody Saturday after their vehicle struck a Lawrence Police Department (LPD) vehicle with an officer inside, sending the officer to a local hospital.

Around 2:35 p.m. Saturday, LPD officers were called to the intersection of North Post Road and Pendleton Pike to investigate a personal injury accident. While investigating the scene, a vehicle drove through and struck an LPD vehicle with an officer inside. The officer was taken to a local hospital as a precaution.

LPD officers detained the motorist who struck the police vehicle. LPD officials said a DUI investigation has begun.

No further information has been provided.

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