A Waltham police cruiser was struck by another car Wednesday morning when it entered an intersection during a red light with its emergency lights flashing, according to the police department.
The crash happened at the intersection of Totten Pond Road and Wyman Street as the officer driving the cruiser was in the process of responding to an unrelated 911 call, Waltham police said in a press release. Preliminary reports indicate that the cruiser was traveling west on Totten Pond Road and came to a complete stop at a red light prior to entering the intersection with its emergency lights activated.
The other car involved in the crash was traveling south on Wyman Street and had a green light at the time of the crash, police said. The officer reported that he didn’t see the other vehicle until it struck his cruiser.
The driver of the other vehicle told investigators that she was driving 25 mph with no traffic in front of her prior to the crash, police said. She reported not seeing the cruiser until the last moment and attempting to break but ultimately being unable to avoid the collision.
No serious injuries were reported at the time of the crash, but both drivers were taken to a local hospital as a precaution, police said. The cruiser landed on its side following the collision.
The Waltham Police Crash Reconstruction Team is still investigating the crash, police said. It is unclear if any charges will be filed in connection to it or whether the officer involved will face discipline from his department.
