Driver injured after SUV flips, hits police cruiser in North Philadelphia

A driver is in the hospital after authorities say their SUV struck a police cruiser and overturned in North Philadelphia.

The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. Monday at 17th and Cumberland streets.

Police said the driver struck a parked car, overturned, then hit the police cruiser.

17th Street police cruiser crash

The driver was hospitalized with minor injuries. The police officer was transported to the hospital for evaluation.

The crash remains under investigation.

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