[Updated at 4:23 p.m.] A police officer was injured in a traffic accident which occurred as she was pursuing a stolen vehicle about 3 p.m. Thursday on Washington Blvd. at N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena Police Lt. Jason Clawson said.
The extent of the officer’s injuries are not known at this time. An initial assessment indicates that her injuries are not serious, according to a Pasadena Fire Dept. spokesperson.
No civilians were transported to the hospital, authorities said.
Lt. Clawson indicated that the police car was in pursuit of a stolen vehicle at the time the accident occurred.
Clawson said the suspect in the stolen vehicle was apprehended.
A Pasadena Now correspondent at the scene has shot video and images which appears to show a police officer being examined by Pasadena Fire Dept. paramedics.
Further information will be published as it becomes available.