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Santa Monica police officer injured in crash


Associated Press
11/21/09 12:05 PM PST

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. — Authorities say a Santa Monica police officer was injured when his motorcycle crashed into the back of a truck he was attempting to pull over on Pacific Coast Highway.

Santa Monica Police Sgt. Cody Green says the crash occurred Saturday morning after the motorist slammed on the brakes.

The officer, whose name was not released, was transported to a hospital with moderate injuries.

The driver of the truck was questioned at the scene but was not arrested.

The westbound Santa Monica Freeway transition to the PCH was closed for about 30 minutes while the crash was investigated.




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