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DPS trooper injured after collision with Tesla in Phoenix

A trooper with the Arizona Department of Public Safety was injured after a collision on Thursday, authorities said.

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(Facebook Photo/Arizona Department of Public Safety)

(Facebook Photo/Arizona Department of Public Safety)

PHOENIX — A trooper with the Arizona Department of Public Safety was injured after a collision on Thursday, authorities said.

The accident took place around 1:45 p.m. in the area of Interstate 17 and Camelback Road, according to DPS.

It was a minor injury involving a Tesla and a DPS patrol vehicle, according to department spokesperson Bart Graves.

The trooper sustained minor injuries.

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Geeperz ! 5 months ago

What is the significance of reporting that a Tesla was involved?

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Ucbay Anner 5 months ago

Who was ticketed?

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Jimmy b 5 months ago

Pure propaganda piece. You have never named the brand of car in an accident unless you are pushing your stupid agenda.