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SANTA MONICA (CNS) - A traffic services officer with the Santa Monica Police Department is in stable condition after suffering significant injuries when a car crashed into her scooter, authorities said Thursday.
A black Audi was westbound on Santa Monica Boulevard near Yale Street, where the scooter was crossing on a green light when it was hit by the car, the Santa Monica Police Department reported.
Officers dispatched to the crash scene about 2 p.m. Wednesday reported that the traffic enforcement officer had been ejected from the scooter and was suffering from significant injuries. Paramedics rushed her to a hospital, where she was listed in stable condition.
No information about the driver of the car was provided.
Santa Monica police urged anyone with any information regarding the crash to call them at 310-458-8495. Anonymous calls can be made to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477. Tips can be sent to lacrimestoppers.org.