Crime & Safety

Cape Cod Cop Injured In Accident While On-Duty

The officer has since been released from the hospital. Massachusetts State Police will lead the investigation.

BOURNE, MA — An on-duty Bourne police officer was involved in a two-car accident on Wednesday, officials said.

The accident happened around 5:15 p.m., injuring the police officer who has since been released from the hospital.

Police said the other driver was uninjured.

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The Massachusetts State Police will investigate the accident since a Bourne police officer was involved, officials said.

Further details won't be released until the investigation is complete.

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