YPD motorcycle officer injured following crash
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma Police Department (YPD) responded to a report of a crash involving a motorcycle officer Monday morning.
In a press release, YPD says the crash occurred at around 7:43am in the area of W. 16th Street and S. Avenue C.
YPD says a 55-year-old woman was driving a white Nissan Ultima when she made an illegal left turn out of a parking lot when she hit the officer who was traveling westbound.
“A vehicle exited the parking area and turned left where there’s a no left turn sign a motor officer collided with the vehicle, he was thrown from the motorcycle,” said Sgt. Lori Franklin from the Yuma Police Department public affairs officer.
Fortunately, YPD says the officer was taken to the Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) with non-life-threatening injuries.
While the driver was not injured, she is facing charges that are being brought to the City Prosecutor's Office, according to YPD.
The investigation is ongoing, and if anyone has any information regarding the case, call YPD at (928) 373-4700 or 78-CRIME to remain anonymous.
