PHOENIX — Two people, including a Mesa police officer, were seriously injured after they were involved in a crash on the U.S. 60 in the East Valley.
According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, a ladder was in the roadway on the U.S. 60 at Greenfield Road.and the Mesa PD officer pulled over to address the ladder.
The officer was still in the vehicle and stopped when an SUV rear-ended the officer's marked vehicle.
The officer had to be extricated and was taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The female driver of the SUV was also taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The Mesa Police Department hasn't identified the officer, but DPS said the officer has been with the department for 10+ years.
DPS detectives are at the scene investigating the crash and the roadway is expected to be closed through 6 p.m.
This is a developing situation. Stay tuned to 12 News for the latest.
