Cop hurt in Cold Spring Harbor crash
A Suffolk County police car was involved in a crash Tuesday that left an officer with minor injuries, police said.
The crash took place on Soundview Road near Cragg Court in Cold Spring Harbor at 12:05 p.m., police said.
The road is closed between Willow and Oakwood.
Police could not immediately confirm details of the accident. A witness at the scene said the patrol car struck a utility pole, knocking it down.
Police confirmed the downed pole and said a LIPA emergency crew was on scene. Police said the officer was taken to a local hospital complaining of back pain.
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