On the evening of October 28, a routine traffic stop in Buena Park turned chaotic when a suspect resisted arrest, leading to a physical confrontation with officers. Responding to the escalating situation, Buena Park Police called for additional units, prompting a code 3 response from nearby officers. During the rush to provide assistance, two of the responding police vehicles collided, resulting in injuries to both officers involved.
The officers from the crashed vehicles were immediately transported to a nearby hospital. The severity of their injuries remains undisclosed. Meanwhile, the suspect involved in the initial altercation was also taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during the encounter; the extent of his injuries is currently unknown.
The Anaheim Police Department is now supporting Buena Park authorities with the ongoing investigation. Further details about the incident and the condition of those involved are expected to emerge as the investigation continues.