A Palm Springs, California, police officer crashed a motorcycle into a crowd at a Christmas parade Saturday night.The accident left 10 people, including the traffic officer driving the motorcycle, with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Palm Springs Police Department.The victims were transported to local hospitals for treatment.CALIFORNIA MAN WHO SHOT 2 KINDERGARTENERS HAD LENGTHY CRIMINAL HISTORY, MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES: POLICEThe crash happened on the parade route at Palm Canyon Drive and Amado Road shortly after 6 p.m. »We appreciate the community’s support. Our thoughts are with the officer, his family and all of those injured today, » the police department said on Facebook.The officer had lost control of the motorcycle and went into the crowd.CALIFORNIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SHOOTING WOUNDS 2 BOYS, 5 AND 6; SUSPECTED GUNMAN DEAD »Officers on scene got different statements from different people, so they’ll be following up to determine what caused him to lose control, » Lt. Gustavo Araiza, a public information officer for the Palm Springs Police Department, told the Los Angeles Times.The parade resumed at around 7:20 p.m. »As Mayor, I take this very seriously. I also know that Palm Springs is unique, » Palm Springs mayor Jeffrey Bernstein wrote on Facebook. « We have the community that can and will join in unison to overcome the most difficult of circumstances. » »Again, please join me in focusing our positive energy and resources on healing for those injured, » the mayor said.California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident. »I feel terrible about the accident and injuries to the very people we protect. I am deeply concerned and hope for a thorough recovery, » Palm Springs chief of police Andy Mills wrote on Facebook.
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10 injured after California motorcycle cop crashes into crowd at Christmas parade
