Police Cruiser Struck In Construction Zone

Charges pending against 21-year-old driver

Charges are pending following a crash that injured a police officer in Haverhill, Massachusetts, Tuesday night.

It happened in a construction zone on Route 495 North.

Police say a Volkswagon Jetta struck the cruiser, injuring Officer Gary Melanson and the other driver, Giuliana M. Dilorenzo, 21, of Merrimac. The cruiser's lights were on at the time.

The crash closed all four lanes for a short period.

Both were taken to the hospital.

The crash remains under investigation.

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