West Union Police Officer Involved in Accident

A West Union Police Officer was checked out at an area hospital after being involved in an accident Tuesday afternoon around 3:15 pm on SC 11 and Main Street in West Union, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. A 2015 Chevy driven by a 17 year-old was traveling north when it struck the officer’s cruiser, which was crossing SC 11. The teen was issued a citation for running a stop light. Troopers added that both drivers were seat belted and there were no major injuries.