Stolen Vehicle Slams Into Police Cruiser in SE DC, Injuring 3 Officers

Three police officers were injured in the crash

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A stolen vehicle slammed into a D.C. Police cruiser Friday night, leaving three officers seriously injured, according to police.

Three officers were inside the police car when it was hit head-on about 11 p.m. near the intersection of 4th Street and Valley Avenue SE. Photos show the police car sustained major damage to the hood.

Two people inside the stolen vehicle tried to flee the scene, but were arrested nearby.

The three injured officers sustained serious but non life-threatening injuries and were taken to the hospital after the crash.

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