A Bridgeport police officer is recovering after officials say an SUV crashed into his patrol car, sending both drivers to the hospital.
It happened on Berkshire Avenue at around 10 a.m. Investigators say the driver of a Mazda SUV lost control and collided with the cruiser.
The officer and the SUV driver were both hospitalized. The officer was on a routine patrol when the accident took place.
Police have not released the name or the condition of either victim, though they say the injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.
It is still unclear what caused the crash.