3 DC police officers injured after stolen car crashes into cruiser

Three D.C. police officers were taken to the hospital Friday night after a stolen car crashed into a police cruiser.

According to police, the crash happened just before 11 p.m. when the stolen vehicle slammed into the cruiser head-on at Fourth Street and Valley Avenue SE .

Two suspects in the stolen vehicle were arrested at the scene after they attempted to flee.

The three officers’ injuries are reportedly serious but not life-threatening.

Luke Lukert

Since joining WTOP Luke Lukert has held just about every job in the newsroom from producer to web writer and now he works as a full-time reporter. He is an avid fan of UGA football. Go Dawgs!

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