Elk Grove, CA — A police officer was injured in a traffic collision on Friday afternoon at the intersection of Elk Grove Boulevard and Auto Center Drive. The Elk Grove Police Department confirmed the crash involved a motor officer and another vehicle, prompting a swift response from local authorities.

The officer was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment after the incident but has since been released and is recovering at home. Authorities confirmed the driver of the other vehicle was not injured.

The crash temporarily closed the intersection as officers conducted their investigation and cleared the scene. The road has since fully reopened, and traffic flow in the area has returned to normal.

Details surrounding the cause of the crash remain under review, with no further information released at this time.

This incident comes as Elk Grove continues to face challenges regarding traffic safety. In 2023, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) reported 489 total fatal and injury crash victims in Elk Grove, ranking the city 58th out of 62 similarly sized cities for collision severity and frequency. Among the victims, 60 were involved in alcohol-related crashes, highlighting impaired driving as a persistent issue.