Harford sheriff's deputy injured in crash in Joppatowne on Monday

Aug. 30—A sheriff's deputy was injured Monday evening in a car crash, the Harford County Sheriff's Office said on Twitter.

Around 5:30 p.m., the deputy was driving on patrol on Route 7 in Joppatowne when he was struck by another car at the intersection of Route 7 and Joppa Road, the sheriff's office said. He was taken to Shock Trauma for his injuries and released by 7:25 p.m. Monday.

Roads were closed Monday evening near Philadelphia Road and Joppa Road after the collision but were reopened by 9:26 p.m.

At approx. 5:30 pm, an deputy a was driving on routine patrol, on Rt. 7, when he was struck by another vehicle at Rt. 7 and Joppa Rd. He was transported to Shock Trauma for treatment of his injuries which are believed to be non-life threatening. Traffic Unit is investigating.

— Harford Sheriff (@Harford_Sheriff) August 29, 2022

For the record

An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the accident occurred in White Marsh.