A Denver police officer was seriously injured when he was struck by a firetruck during the Nuggets’ NBA championship parade on Thursday.
The officer was hit near the end of the parade route at the intersection of West 13th Avenue and Cherokee Street, per the Denver PD.
The injured officer was taken to the hospital with a “serious” leg injury and an investigation into the crash was opened up.
Alert: A DPD officer was struck by a fire truck near the end of the parade route at W. 13th Ave/Cherokee St. The officer was transported to the hospital with serious injuries and the crash is under investigation. Updates posted as available. pic.twitter.com/IIyD0xIBeF
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) June 15, 2023
According to the most recent update from the Denver PD, there is a fear that the unnamed officer could lose his leg due to the injuries he suffered.
You can watch the latest press briefing below.
Watch: Live briefing regarding injured officer and the shooting that occurred in the area of 17th St/Curtis St. https://t.co/bmMO1yo5A2
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) June 15, 2023
Nuggets stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray were riding on the truck when it hit the officer.
In an earlier video taken from the crowd, you can see Jokic and Murray getting off the vehicle with the Larry O’Brien Trophy after the accident happened.
Larry O’Brien getting off the fire truck after it hit a cop during the parade pic.twitter.com/zlJ1yYTZGR
— Randy’s World (@GovOfDelaware) June 15, 2023
We’re praying for the best possible outcome for the police officer who was hurt.
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