Glenpool officer escapes serious injury in crash on Highway 75
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Posted: 11/13/2012
TULSA - A Glenpool police officer escaped serious injury Tuesday when his cruiser was hit by another car on the highway.
The cruiser was parked on the shoulder of northbound Highway 75 south of 121st near the Glenpool Walmart exit after receiving a report of a reckless driver.
At the same time an accident occurred on southbound 75. One of the vehicles involved crossed the center median, hitting the waiting police car.
Officials say the officer was transported to a local hospital for evaluation but his injuries aren't thought to be serious.
No one else was injured.
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