An Orlando police officer was involved in a crash Sunday night while responding to a call.
- OPD officer injured in crash
- Patrol car hit by vehicle that ran red light
- Officer taken to hospital with facial injuries
The incident happened at the intersection of Silver Star Road and John Young Parkway at about 8 p.m.
The officer was driving toward the intersection with flashing lights and siren, when a vehicle ran a red light and crashed into the OPD patrol car.
The officer was taken to a hospital with facial injuries.
The other driver fled the scene, police said. However, OPD officers found a woman matching the driver’s description and took her into custody on an outstanding warrant.