Driver who collided with Tacoma police car at intersection faces felony hit and run charge
A driver was arrested in Tacoma after colliding with a police car at an intersection.
The incident happened late Thursday at East 56th Street and Portland Avenue.
According to information released by the Tacoma Police Department via Twitter, a driver on Portland Avenue ran a red light and hit the patrol car, which was turning onto Portland from 56th Street.
The driver tried to run away but was arrested after a short foot pursuit, police tweeted.
Police reported the officer was OK following the collision. As a precautionary measure, the suspect was taken to the hospital.
The driver was arrested for hit-and-run and unlawful possession of a firearm, police said.