Philadelphia police officer injured in motorcycle crash

Philadelphia police say an officer was injured in a motorcycle crash on the 2200 block of Grant Avenue in Northeast Philly. 

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It happened around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.

According to police, the officer was on his personal motorcycle when he swerved to avoid an accident with a civilian vehicle exiting a shopping center parking lot.

The officer was transported to Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital and is currently listed in stable condition. No other injuries were reported.

The officer is assigned to the 15th District.