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Howard County Officer Hurt in Rollover Crash on US 29 in Columbia

Police say the unmarked SUV flipped after the driver swerved to avoid a lane-changing car.

Overview

  • The officer, injured Thursday afternoon near Maryland Route 175, was evaluated at the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center and later released.
  • Police said the unmarked SUV rolled after the driver lost control while avoiding a car that moved into the lane.
  • Officials said the officer was not pursuing anyone and did not have emergency lights on at the time.
  • SKY 11 aerial video showed several southbound lanes of US 29 closed as crews worked the scene.
  • Authorities have not released more details about the other vehicle or the investigation beyond the evasive maneuver described.