Police officer injured after being involved in Salt Lake City crash

Jul 5, 2025, 1:31 PM

A police car sits idly with activated lights in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. (Derek Petersen, KSL TV)

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SALT LAKE CITY — A police officer is recovering after being involved in a crash in Salt Lake City on Saturday.

Brent Weisberg with the Salt Lake City Police Department said the officer had non-life threatening injuries after the crash took place at 700 N Redwood Road.

“While responding to a call for service, an officer was involved in a traffic crash,” Weisberg said. “The officer is being evaluated for non-life-threatening injuries.”

According to Weisberg, the driver who was in the other vehicle involved in the crash had minor injuries, and the Utah Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

This story may be updated as more information becomes available.

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