East Point police cruiser involved in crash

Published October 5, 2026 12:26 PM EDT

An East Point police officer was involved in a crash with another car on October 5, 2026. (FOX 5)

An East Point police officer was taken to the hospital Monday following a vehicle crash on East Cleveland Avenue.

What we know:

Emergency services responded to the scene, where medics placed the officer onto a stretcher and loaded him into an ambulance. 

The officer appeared to be alert during the transport, according to FOX 5 Atlanta crews on the scene. 

Multiple East Point police and emergency vehicles responded to the location to secure the area and launch an investigation.

Another vehicle was observed with a busted front end. 

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An East Point police officer was involved in a crash with another car on October 5, 2026. (FOX 5)

What we don't know:

Officials have not yet confirmed what led up to the crash or the specific circumstances surrounding the collision. 

The exact condition of the officer and the other driver remains unknown. 

The Source: The information in this article comes from FOX 5 Atlanta crews on the scene. 

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