Gary police officer injured in crash

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A police officer was injured in a crash Wednesday morning in northwest Indiana.

The crash happened about 8:30 a.m. in the 3500 block of Calhoun Street in Gary, according to Gary Police Lt. Dawn Westerfield.

The Gary officer was taken to a hospital for treatment, where his condition was stabilized, Westerfield said.

The other driver was not hurt.

The Lake County sheriff’s office will investigate the crash.

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