ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque police unit was struck while waiting for a red light on the Westside Monday morning. The cruiser and a second vehicle stopped at the intersection of 98th and Bluewater when a third vehicle rear-ended them.
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No one was seriously injured but the officer was taken to the hospital with back pain. APD says the driver responsible was working all night and fatigue appears to be a factor. There were no signs of intoxication.