Sand Springs, OK (May 9, 2026) – A Sand Springs police officer was injured on Friday afternoon in a crash that occurred while responding to a hit-and-run investigation, according to authorities.
The Sand Springs Police Department said officers were initially dispatched around 4:30 p.m. to an injury hit-and-run collision in the 9000 block of west U.S. Highway 412.
Investigators later located the suspected hit-and-run driver near West 78th Avenue and Charles Page Boulevard, where an officer requested additional backup units.
While responding to assist, another Sand Springs officer became involved in a separate crash at the intersection of West 81st Avenue and Charles Page Boulevard.
Authorities said both the officer and the other driver involved in the collision sustained injuries and were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
Police confirmed that the suspect connected to the original hit-and-run was arrested on suspicion of DUI and several additional offenses.
Both crashes remain under active investigation.
Our thoughts are with those injured in these incidents.
Emergency Response Crash Risks
Crashes involving emergency responders can occur when officers and first responders are traveling quickly to assist at active incidents. Busy intersections, heavy traffic, and urgent response conditions can increase the risk of secondary collisions.
Authorities remind drivers to remain alert when emergency vehicles are nearby, obey traffic laws, and yield appropriately to help protect both first responders and the public during emergency situations.
