Crime & Safety

Meriden Cop Injured When SUV Rolls Over Her Leg

A police officer is anticipated to make a full recovery after the incident Monday.

MERIDEN, CT — A police officer was injured Monday when a SUV rolled over her leg, according to The Meriden Record-Journal. The officer is expected to make a full recovery but was out of work Tuesday.

The officer responded to a parking complaint Monday afternoon on Maple Street. A witness said the vehicle began rolling back when the officer got out and she was struck while chasing the vehicle, The Record-Journal reported.

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