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Atlantic City police car involved in crash

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An  Atlantic City police officer was sent to the hospital after a crash this afternoon. Officer Fariyd Holmes was heading to a domestic violence call when he was involved in the crash at Vermont and Atlantic avenues, police confirmed. He was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center with injuries not considered life-threatening, Sgt. Kevin Fair said. The other driver, a 17-year-old city male, refused medical treatment. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Officer Eric Wessler is investigating the crash. "I'm happy that everyone is alive and there was no life-threatening injuries, so that was a great thing," said resident Ab Green, who took video of the aftermath after hearing the loud crash. "Nobody had to receive any negative news from this accident." Anyone with information is asked to call police at 609-347-5744. Information can also be texted anonymously to tip411 (847411) beginning the text with ACPD. Resident captured video of aftermath. Resident captured video of aftermath.


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BreakingAC founder who previously worked in newspapers for more than two decades. She is an NJPA award-winner and was a Stories of Atlantic City fellow.

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