Phoenix officer swerved to avoid dog on road, crashed into wall: PD
PHOENIX - A Phoenix Police officer was not hurt after crashing into a wall early Monday morning.
The crash happened at around 5:45 a.m. on Aug. 12 near 56th Street and Thunderbird Road.
Police say the officer swerved to avoid a dog that darted into the road. The officer then crashed their SUV into a small retention wall.
"After the collision, the officer was checked by the fire department and did not require any hospitalization," police said.
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Phoenix Police say an officer was not hurt after crashing into a wall near 56th Street and Thunderbird Road.
No other cars were involved in the crash.
Traffic in the area was temporarily restricted.