Danville police officer’s cruiser hit

DANVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – A police officer was involved in an early-morning accident in Danville Wednesday.

The Danville Police Department said one of its officers was stopped at a red light on Hustonville Road and U.S. 127 Bypass at around 2:45 a.m. when a driver in a van rear-ended his cruiser.

Police said Carla Denny told officers she tried to stop when she saw the cruiser but could not keep from hitting it.

There were no injuries.

Both vehicles were towed.

Police said Denny was cited on scene for failing to maintain insurance.