Police officer hit by car while directing traffic near Agawam town hall Share Updated: 2:18 PM EDT May 6, 2021 Agawam Police SOURCE: Agawam Police Share Updated: 2:18 PM EDT May 6, 2021 A police officer was hit by a car while directing traffic near Agawam Town Hall on Thursday morning, officials said. According to the department, the officer was directing traffic around a bridge replacement project when he was hit and injured. The officer was taken to a hospital for treatment. The road was closed for about two hours, the department said.
AGAWAM, Mass.
A police officer was hit by a car while directing traffic near Agawam Town Hall on Thursday morning, officials said.
Agawam police officer injured in serious car crash in front of town hall
Updated May 06, 2021;
An Agawam police officer was injured in a serious car crash early Thursday in front of the community’s town hall, according to authorities.
The crash was reported around 7:45 a.m. in the area of 68 Main St. in front of Agawam Town Hall, said Lt. Jennifer Blanchette of the Agawam Police Department. Only one car was involved in the collision, and only the officer was injured and taken to the hospital.
The officer’s injuries don’t appear to be life-threatening, “fortunately, thank god,” Blanchette told MassLive. He was on duty at the time of the crash, according to her.