The Othello police cruiser was parked at the scene of an earlier collision and had its emergency lights on

Adams County Crash
Police Officer Hurt in Adams County Crash on State Route 17

Adams County, WA.- A police officer was injured in a collision in Adams County on Saturday night, according to the Washington State Patrol.

The wreck happened on State Route 17 at about 9:40 p.m. April 19.

The Othello police cruiser was parked at the scene of an earlier collision and had its emergency lights on.

The police cruiser was struck by a southbound vehicle.

The officer was taken to a hospital with unspecified injuries.

The other driver was charged with negligent driving.

An investigation into the collision is ongoing.