By Associated Press - Wednesday, April 3, 2019

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - The Albuquerque Police Department says an officer suffered non-life threatening injuries when his patrol vehicle collided with another vehicle at an intersection Tuesday night.

Officer Simon Drobik says the officer had a green light and the other driver had a red light when the collision occurred and that witnesses saw the other vehicle’s driver and a passenger switch seat positions after the collision.

Drobik says police were investigating whether the other driver was under the influence of drugs.



No identities were released.

Copyright © 2026 The Washington Times, LLC.

Please read our comment policy before commenting.