What happened: A West Palm Beach police officer was taken to the hospital with minor injuries Thursday morning after being struck by a vehicle while riding a marked police e-bike on Clematis Street.
Background: The crash happened around 10:40 a.m. as the officer traveled west on Clematis Street, according to the West Palm Beach Police Department.
Investigators said a driver turning north onto Olive Avenue failed to yield and hit the officer. Authorities said distracted driving was a contributing factor.
The officer was taken to St. Mary’s Medical Center with minor injuries.
No one else was hurt.
The available details are limited to the information verified at publication time. Readers should expect updates as the matter develops.
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Source: official sources including CBS12 News.
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