Driver takes off after crash with police officer, per MPD

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – An investigation is underway after a Memphis police officer was involved in a crash with a hit-and-run driver Thursday night.

The Memphis Police Department said the three-vehicle crash happened at Covington Pike and Battle Creek Drive just before 9:30 p.m.

Police said the crash involved a marked MPD squad car, a Honda Accord and a Maserati Ghibli.

According to the crash report, the driver of the Maserati made an illegal u-turn at the intersection in front of the Honda and an MPD officer.

Police say the driver of the Maserati left the scene on foot after the collision…

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