MILWAUKEE — A 50-year-old Milwaukee motorcycle officer was injured in a crash near 6th and Carpenter on Wednesday afternoon.
One person was also arrested according to Milwaukee Police.
Video obtained by TMJ4 showed first responders tending to the officer.
He sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital.
Dozens of motorcycle officers were on scene.
The other car involved in the crash was discovered down Carpenter Avenue near S 7th Street. Damage could be seen to the front and side of the vehicle.
Brad Keller lives nearby and was working at the time when he heard the sirens.
“The car looked like it was pulling over to the side to let the officer through,” said Keller.
He told TMJ4 that’s when the driver of the car made a u-turn right in front of the officer, causing the collision.
According to police, the driver then tried to drive off but his vehicle "became disabled." MPD officers confirm the suspect was arrested and taken to the hospital for treatments.
"I was like, wow, that was horrible impact," said Keller.
He wished the officer a full recovery.
Neighbors tell TMJ4 the officer’s leg looked injured. However, they said he was conscious and even called for more assistance.
Jessica Salas also lives nearby and saw the aftermath.
“I’m not surprised,” said Salas. “I’m actually surprised it doesn't happen more often.”
She told TMJ4 it’s not uncommon to see people speeding down their street.
This particular crash left her daughter shaken up.
Watch: Neighbors recount crash that injured a police officer near 6th and Carpenter
“Now she feels like we're not safe where we live because of all of the unsafe driving that's going on near us,” said Salas.
According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, crews sent one engine and one med unit to the scene and transported one patient to Froedtert on Wednesday, Oct. 30.
Charges in this case will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.
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