Cape Cod Incidents/CWN
TRURO – A police cruiser reportedly rolled on its side in Truro sometime after 8:30 AM Monday. The crash happened on Route 6 between the Truro Public Safety Facility and South Highland Road. The officer was able to self-extricate and was reported to be okay. Traffic was down to one alternating lane in the stretch were there are no bypass routes available. Motorists were advised to expect delays in the area.
About 10:15 AM, Route 6 was reported to be fully reopened.
In a statement, Truro Police reported that on December 18, 2023, at approximately 8:45 AM, a Truro police officer was involved a single car motor vehicle crash while responding to a call. At the time, the Outer Cape Cod area was experiencing heavy rain and strong winds. The investigation determined that crash was caused by hydroplaning. The vehicle sustained heavy damage, but the officer was not injured.
