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Myrtle Beach Police officer involved in a car accident. What we know about the crash

A Myrtle Beach Police officer was involved in an accident while headed to an incident on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.
A Myrtle Beach Police officer was involved in an accident while headed to an incident on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. File

A Myrtle Beach Police officer was involved in a car crash while responding to a call over the weekend.

The accident involving the officer occurred at 7:09 p.m. Sunday while they were headed to a scene, according to a Myrtle Beach Police social media post.

Those hurt were treated for their injuries. The department did not share who was hurt, or the name of the officer involved in the accident.

It’s unclear where the officer was going and what caused the accident.

Information on the accident has been requested. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the accident.

Emalyn Muzzy
The Sun News
Emalyn Muzzy is the retail and leisure reporter for The Sun News. She started as a breaking news reporter in Myrtle Beach before switching to the business beat. She graduated from the University of Minnesota is 2022 with a degree in journalism and Spanish.
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