
Police say officer Van Peterson was "responding to a complaint" Monday night when he collided with 54-year-old Patricia Smith near the intersection of Government Boulevard and Pleasant Valley Road.
Smith's Jeep Cherokee rolled over and landed on its roof. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Peterson was transported to the USA Medical Center with minor injuries.
The crash is under investigation by MPD's Traffic Accident Investigation Unit and Internal Affairs. When asked by News 5 whether Peterson had his lights and siren on at the time of the crash, police would not comment.
Two MPD Squad Cars In Accidents








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