NEW YORK (PIX11) – A police officer crashed into a car pulled over on the shoulder of the Belt Parkway on Wednesday, according to the NYPD.

The crash happened on the westbound side of the road near Rockaway Parkway around 8:15 p.m. Police said a 2024 Chevrolet that was parked on the side of the road was hit by a 2016 Dodge marked police vehicle.

Both the police officer and the other driver were injured, according to authorities.

Fire officials said they were taken to a local hospital. It's not clear if anyone will face charges in connection with the crash.

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