Authorities: 2 marked police cars crash while responding to Atlantic City robbery

The crash occurred on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Pacific Avenue.

News 12 Staff

Jun 22, 2024, 1:53 PM

Updated 5 days ago

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Two marked police cars were involved in a crash Friday while responding to a robbery in Atlantic City.
Police say the two officers were trying to reach the scene of the robbery on Park Place. The crash occurred on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Pacific Avenue.
According to police, “After the initial impact, one of the vehicles struck a traffic control device that fell over and impacted the roof of a third vehicle."
The two officers were hospitalized with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
Authorities say the robbery suspect has yet to be located. Anyone with information is urged to call police at 609-347-5766 or submit a text anonymously to tip411 (847411).


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