A Burlington County, New Jersey police officer is recovering after his marked police SUV was flipped onto its side after being hit by another SUV that then fled the scene.
Waterford Township Police said a black GMC SUV crashed into Officer Darren Carrero's truck at 3rd and Raritan Avenue around 5:40 p.m. Friday.
The impact caused the police SUV to flip over. The driver of the striking vehicle, which had heavy front-end damage, then fled the scene, police said.
Carrero was taken to a nearby hospital with bumps and bruises and was released Friday night.
Police are asking anyone with information to call 856.767.2134.
