MSP investigating after patrol car struck by truck in Groveland Township
(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan State Police are investigating after a pickup truck driver lost control of the vehicle, crossed all lanes of traffic and struck a patrol car.
The incident happened at about 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, on Dixie Highway near Tripp Road in Groveland Township.
According to Michigan State Police, a preliminary investigation revealed that a trooper was traveling in the right lane southbound on Dixie Highway when a pickup truck driver heading northbound tried to pass a salt truck.
The driver lost control of the vehicle, crossed all lanes of traffic and struck the trooper's patrol car.
MSP say the trooper was transported to a local hospital to be treated for minor injuries to his leg and hip.
The at-fault driver was also taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
Police continue to investigate.