Halifax Regional Police are investigating a crash involving a police vehicle that occurred Monday morning.
Police say that an HRP vehicle was travelling northbound on North Park Street, responding to a call for service. The vehicle did not have its emergency lights or siren activated.
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A Toyota Corolla that was turning left from Cornwallis Street onto North Park Street collided with the police car, impacting its right side.
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Both vehicles sustained extensive damage, and airbags were deployed as a result of the crash.
Paramedics checked and cleared the drivers of both vehicles.
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The driver of the Toyota, a 19-year-old man from Halifax, was issued a summary offence ticket for a newly licensed driver operating a vehicle between midnight and 5 a.m.
HRP say the investigation is ongoing, and additional charges under the province’s Motor Vehicle Act are expected.
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