The police officer, who was transporting a woman to a jail, was stopped at a red light when the officer's vehicle was rear-ended by a suspected impaired driver

Phoenix Accident
Police Officer Among 2 Injured in Phoenix Accident near 7th Avenue and Watkins Street

, AZ – A police officer was among two people hospitalized after a crash between two vehicles in Phoenix early Wednesday morning, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

The incident took place in the area near 7th Avenue and Watkins Street shortly before 2:30 a.m.

The police officer, who was transporting a woman to a jail, was stopped at a red light when the officer's vehicle was rear-ended by a suspected impaired driver.

The officer and the passenger in their vehicle were both transported to a hospital.

The suspected DUI motorist was cited and released.

The incident is under investigation.

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