Law enforcement officials in Trenton, NJ, are investigating after a police officer and a K-9 were hurt when their vehicle was involved in a crash that sent it through the wall of a rowhome on Thursday.
As spotted by SkyForce10 on Thursday, at about 12:30 p.m., the wreckage of a Trenton police vehicle could be seen at rest amid debris after crashing into the wall of a home along Federal Street.
In an afternoon update, officials with the Trenton Police Department said that the crash happened when an unlicensed driver, headed along Second Street towards Bridge Street, "blew a stop sign and t-boned" an officer's vehicle.
The impact threw the police vehicle through the wall of the home, officials said.
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The officer suffered lacerations to his head and, officials said he has been taken to a nearby hospital where he was listed in stable condition. A K-9 in the vehicle also suffered injuries to their face but "is expected to be okay," officials said.
The suspect is at the hospital after suffering injuries as well, and will face charges, according to police.
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Also, police said that two families -- a total of eight people -- were displaced as a result of damage to the rowhome caused by the crash.
An investigation into this incident, officials said, is ongoing.
"Thursday's accident is a stark reminder of the dangers our officers face every day in the line of duty. Officer Perez, who was en route to assist with a high-risk situation, showed immense bravery and quick thinking. We are relieved to hear that he, the K-9, and the other driver are all in stable condition and receiving the care they need," Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora said in a news release. "Our thoughts are with them and their families as they recover from this incident. We remain committed to the safety and well-being of our residents and will continue to support our law enforcement officers in their tireless efforts to protect us all."
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