Meriden

State trooper hospitalized after cruiser struck on I-91 in Meriden

Connecticut State Police
NBC Connecticut

A state trooper was taken to the hospital after their police cruiser was struck on Interstate 91 in Meriden early Saturday morning.

State police said they responded to I-91 North in the area of exit 16 at about 1:10 a.m.

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Police said the cruiser was struck from behind by another vehicle.

The trooper was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. No other injuries were reported.

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The other car stayed at the scene, and both vehicles were towed.

Authorities said the person at fault was issued an infraction for failure to slow down/move over for an emergency vehicle.

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