Fridley squad car struck, flipped chasing red light runner

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A Fridley Police car was t-boned Friday morning while it was in pursuit of a red light runner. Photo Courtesy: Fridley Police Dept.

A Fridley squad car in pursuit of a red light runner was flipped onto its roof when it was t-boned by another car at the intersection of University Avenue Mississippi Street NE. The crash happened at about 8:10 a.m. Friday.

The officer had minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital. The driver of the other vehicle and his passenger both complained of minor injuries. The initial traffic light violator was not identified and did not stop at the scene.

The crash investigation is being led by the Minnesota State Patrol.

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