D.C. Police Officer Released From Hospital After Crash
posted 4:38 pm Mon December 24, 2007 - Washington
One of two D.C. police officers involved in a car crash Sunday has been released from the hospital, and the condition of the second has been upgraded.
Officials at Washington Hospital Center said 27-year-old Officer Shannon Brackett is in critical but stable condition Monday. Her partner, 25-year-old Officer Claudine Gorman, was treated and released late Sunday.
Brackett and Gorman were hurt during a serious car crash Sunday in Southeast while on their way to assist another officer when their cruiser hit a tree and then a van. The driver of the van was treated at the scene and declined to go to the hospital.
According to ABC 7/NewsChannel 8 reporter Angela Starke, Brackett and Gorman were traveling along Minnesota Avenue at Randle Circle when they crashed into a green van around 12:30 p.m.
Officers on the scene said Shannon Brackett and Gorman had to be cut from their cruiser.
D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier said in a statement "My thoughts and prayers are with the officers. This is just another reminder that officers put their lives on the line every day and I thank them for the sacrifices they and their families make on behalf of the department." Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash.
Officials at Washington Hospital Center said 27-year-old Officer Shannon Brackett is in critical but stable condition Monday. Her partner, 25-year-old Officer Claudine Gorman, was treated and released late Sunday.
Brackett and Gorman were hurt during a serious car crash Sunday in Southeast while on their way to assist another officer when their cruiser hit a tree and then a van. The driver of the van was treated at the scene and declined to go to the hospital.
According to ABC 7/NewsChannel 8 reporter Angela Starke, Brackett and Gorman were traveling along Minnesota Avenue at Randle Circle when they crashed into a green van around 12:30 p.m.
Officers on the scene said Shannon Brackett and Gorman had to be cut from their cruiser.Not a member yet? Click Here to sign up.
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