LOS LUNAS, N.M. —
State police are investigating a crash involving a patrol vehicle after a traffic stop was attempted in Los Lunas.
New Mexico State Police said one of its units was attempting to stop a vehicle traveling east on El Cerro Loop, near Ruiz Lane.
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This led to the suspect vehicle swerving and crashing head-on into an officer traveling westbound on that roadway around 10:30 am. Monday, Sept. 29, according to state police.
The driver of the suspect vehicle was transported to a hospital. The hospitalized driver's injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
The officer involved was not transported. Three other vehicles were involved in the crash, according to state police.
No other injuries were reported. The sus