Sheboygan police officer treated for injuries after fleeing vehicle strikes squad, causing rollover

CBS 58

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A Sheboygan police officer was treated for injuries Sunday, after their squad was struck by a speeding vehicle. 

Police say the officer was attempting to stop the vehicle on the northeast side of Sheboygan around 8:13 p.m., when the officer activated emergency lights and sirens, and the suspect vehicle fled. 

Officials say as the officer was trying to locate the suspect, the suspect vehicle disregarded a two-way stop sign and struck the officer's squad, causing it to roll over. 

The suspect, a 25-year-old Sheboygan man, remained on scene and was arrested. He declined treatment for minor injuries, as did two other occupants of the suspect vehicle. 

Police say the officer was treated for minor injuries and released from an area hospital. 

An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sheboygan police at 920-459-3333.


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