The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of 58th Street and Woodland Avenue.
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The officer was traveling northbound on 58th Street when his SUV cruiser was struck on the passenger side by another car.
The patrol car ended up on the sidewalk. A light pole and a sign were also taken down in the crash.
The officer was taken to the hospital with a hand injury and a possible concussion.
The people in the striking car were taken to the hospital to be checked out.