A Harrisburg police officer and a female pedestrian remain in critical condition following a police chase and crash on Saturday evening. It happened around 6:30 p.m. near 6th and Forrest Streets. A Harrisburg police officer was pursuing a driver of an SUV when the officer’s vehicle crashed and flipped onto its roof.
Authorities say the police officer, who has not been identified, remains in critical but stable condition.
The driver of the SUV was treated and taken into custody, police said. No word yet on the suspects identity.
A female pedestrian was struck by one of the vehicles during the crash.
A Harriburg police K9 named Thor was also injured in the crash. Thor was taken to the Rossmoyne Animal Emergency & Trauma Center in Lower Allen Township for treatment.
FOX43 News will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.