Crime

Off-duty Independence police motorcycle officer injured in crash on Truman Road

An off-duty Independence police officer is in stable condition after he was injured Thursday in a two-vehicle crash, according to police.

The off-duty officer was riding his police motorcycle just before 8 a.m. on East Truman Road near South Swope Drive when the crash occurred.

The officer, whose name was not released, was taken to a nearby hospital. Police said it appeared the driver of the other vehicle may have been impaired.

No other details were released. Police continued their investigation on Thursday.

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