N.Y. Rescuers Respond to Cruiser Rollover

April 1, 2010
  A Rochester police officer was hospitalized after his cruiser rolled over twice after being broadsided while responding to a call on March 30, according to WHEC-TV. Officer Anthony Delvecchio was traveling west on Central Park at approximately 10:30 p.m. when a vehicle traveling south collided with him at an intersection.

A Rochester police officer was hospitalized after his cruiser rolled over twice after being broadsided while responding to a call on March 30, according to WHEC-TV.

Officer Anthony Delvecchio was traveling west on Central Park at approximately 10:30 p.m. when a vehicle traveling south collided with him at an intersection.

The impact caused the cruiser to flip at twice, resting on it top and trapping Delvecchio. He was conscious while trapped and fire and medical personnel extricated him from the vehicle.

He was transported to Strong Hospital for treatment of a broken clavicle and some broken ribs, according to the report.

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