LAPD motorcycle officer injured in Jefferson Park collision

Friday, November 2, 2018
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A Los Angeles motorcycle officer was involved in a crash in the Jefferson Park area and transported to a local hospital.

The crash happened in the area of Arlington Avenue and 27th Street around 10 p.m.
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The driver of the sedan who hit the officer was arrested after failing a field sobriety test. Footage from AIR7HD showed the suspect stumbling backward during the test.

Other motorcycle officers escorted the ambulance carrying the injured officer to California Hospital downtown.
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The officer's condition was unclear, but his injuries appeared to be non-life threatening.

The officer's motorcycle was severely damaged from the crash.
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