Crash Involving Squad Car and Semi

NORMAL – A Semi-Truck was involved in a minor accident with a Normal Police squad car Monday afternoon in Normal.

A semi turned Northbound onto University Street from College Avenue and clipped the front end of a squad car facing Southbound stopped at a red light. As of 4:30 p.m. on Monday, the truck along with two squad cars were still parked on the east side of University Street in front of the Bone Student Center. Vehicles should avoid the area if possible.

Shift Lieutenant Nick Thacker said that there is no visible damage, just a minor scratch on the squad car.