Fayette County

Lexington police officer involved in rush-hour crash with another vehicle

A Lexington Police Officer was injured in a crash during the Monday evening rush-hour commute, according to the police department.

The wreck happened around 5:38 p.m. at the intersection of Richmond Road and Man O’ War Boulevard. Police said a sergeant was responding to a call with their with lights and sirens activated when they were hit by another vehicle.

The sergeant and a passenger from the other vehicle were transported to a local hospital, police said. Their injuries were described as non-life-threatening.

An investigation into the collision is ongoing. The intersection has since been reopened.

Christopher Leach
Lexington Herald-Leader
Chris Leach is a breaking news reporter for the Lexington Herald-Leader. He joined the newspaper in September 2021 after previously working with the Anderson News and the Cats Pause. Chris graduated from UK in December 2018. Support my work with a digital subscription
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