Fiery crash involving officer ‘appears to be medical-related,’ Gwinnett police say
A Gwinnett County police cruiser was involved in a fiery, single-vehicle wreck on Sugarloaf Parkway early Monday, according to officials.
“This incident appears to be medical-related,” Gwinnett police Cpl. Michele Pihera told AJC.com in a statement.
Gwinnett Co.: Crash and a car fire involving a police car...Sugarloaf Pkwy. at Scenic Highway. #ATLtraffic #wsbtv pic.twitter.com/N1wvV6QbNm
— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) October 29, 2018
The officer wrecked at the intersection of Sugarloaf Parkway and Ga. 124. It was first reported at 5 a.m.
“Other responding officers used a fire extinguisher on the flames,” Pihera said.
The officer was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Traffic was slow for a time through the intersection but is now clearing, according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center.
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